We want all pupils to be designers who have:
- Significant levels of originality and the willingness to take creative risks to produce innovative ideas and prototypes.
- An excellent attitude to learning and independent working.
- The ability to use time efficiently and work constructively and productively with others.
- The ability to carry out thorough research, show initiative and ask questions to develop an exceptionally detailed knowledge of users’ needs.
- The ability to act as responsible designers and makers, working ethically, using finite materials carefully and working safely.
- A thorough knowledge of which tools, equipment and materials to use to make their products.
- The ability to apply mathematical knowledge.
- The ability to manage risks exceptionally well to manufacture products safely and hygienically.
- A passion for the subject and knowledge of, up-to-date technological innovations in materials, products and systems.
The long term plan, showing when the National Curriculum units are covered, is shown below. Click each topic for a more detailed documents:
| Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |||
| Year R/1/2
Cycle A |
Big question | IS THERE ONLY ONE TYPE OF TREASURE? | SHOULD WE LOOK AFTER OUR PLANET? | WHY IS MOVEMENT A MUST? | |
| Design and Technology | YR/1 Textiles- Glove Puppet- Pirates
Y1/2 Textiles– Glove Puppet- Pirates Cooking and Nutrition |
YR/1 Mechanics– Moving pictures- levers and sliders
Y1/2 Mechanics– Moving pictures- levers and sliders Cooking and Nutrition |
YR/1 Mechanics- Moving Vehicles- Wheels and axles
Y1/2 Mechanics- Moving Vehicles- Wheels and axles Cooking and Nutrition |
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| Year R/1/2
Cycle B |
Big Question | IS LIGHT IMPORTANT?
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WHERE IN THE WORLD WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO? | OH I DO LIKE BE BESIDE THE SEASIDE! DO YOU? | |
| Design and Technology | Materials– Tudor Houses- Stronger, stiffer and stable structures
Cooking and Nutrition |
Cooking and Nutrition | Construction– Beach Hut
Cooking and Nutrition |
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| Year 3/4
Cycle A |
Big Question | HOW DOES HUMANKIND LEAVE ITS MARK ON THE WORLD? | HOW CAN WE FEED 10 BILLION? | WHAT WAS THE LEGACY OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE? | |
| Design and Technology | Construction– Iron Age houses
Cooking and Nutrition |
Cooking and Nutrition | Materials and Mechanics- Roman fighting scenes (levers) | ||
| Year 3/4
Cycle B |
Big Question | WHY DO WE NEED BURPS, BOTTOMS AND BILE?
WHAT CAN WE DISCOVER FROM MYTH AND LEGENDS? |
WHO OWNS A COUNTRY?
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HOW DO CITIES DEVELOP?
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| Design and Technology | Mechanics- Mechanical skeleton box
Cooking and Nutrition |
Textiles– Lunar New Year hanging decoration | Materials and Electronics– Lightboxes
Cooking and Nutrition |
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| Year 5/6
Cycle A |
Big Question | IS IT RIGHT TO FIGHT? | SHOULD WE LOOK AFTER OUR BODIES? | DO RAINFORESTS NEED PROTECTING? | WHAT IS SUCCESS? |
| Design and Technology | Cooking and Nutrition | Mechanics- Funfair Ride (KNEX) | Mechanics, Construction and coding- Fairground Rides
Cooking and Nutrition |
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| Year 5/6
Cycle B |
Big Question | WHAT LIES ABOVE OUR HEADS AND BENEATH OUR FEET? | WHAT IS WONDERFUL ABOUT WHERE WE LIVE? | ARE THERE ANY DISCOVERIES STILL TO BE MADE? | |
| Design and Technology | Materials/Mechanics/Electrical Systems– Make Space Buggy with mechanical parts
Monika Oliphant- Solar Power Pioneer Cooking and Nutrition |
Cooking and Nutrition | Textiles– Sewing- Customised letters of name
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For the ‘Cooking and Nutrition’ objectives of the National Curriculum, we use the newly published ‘Leiths Education Primary Scheme of Work’.
| Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |||
| Year R/1
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Cycle A
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Lesson: Food choice – Different food for different occasions and settings
Recipe: Party sticks |
Lesson: Food prep and handling – recycling food packaging
Recipe: Sunshine shake |
Lesson: Food choice – Food likes and dislikes
Recipe: Pea, mint and spring onion fritters |
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| Year R/1 | Cycle B | Lesson: Food safety – How to wash hands
Recipe: Soda bread |
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Lesson: Diet – Importance of eating a varied diet
Recipe: Rainbow wrap |
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| Year 1/2 | Cycle A | Lesson: Food safety – Where to store food and why
Recipe: Eggy bread |
Lesson: Food choice – Food likes and dislikes
Recipe: Pea, mint and spring onion fritters |
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| Year 1/2 | Cycle B
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Lesson: Provenance – Food comes from plants and animals
Recipe: Cheese, ham and courgette quesadillas |
Lesson: Food preparation and handling – How to eat sociably
Recipe: Vanilla biscuits |
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| Year 3/4 |
Cycle A
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Lesson: Diet – Different stages of life need different foods
Recipe: Sweetcorn muffins |
Lesson: Provenance – Food is grown, reaped and processed
Recipe: Cheesy chive coleslaw |
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| Year 3/4
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Cycle B
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Lesson: Food choice – Allergies and intolerances
Recipe: Leith’s scrambled egg |
Lesson: Food safety – Understanding date marks and storage instructions
Recipe: French toast with cinnamon and berries |
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| Year 5/6 |
Cycle A
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Lesson: Food choice – The cost of food and how to budget
Recipe: Pea, basil and lemon pasta
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Lesson: Food prep and handling – Eat together with family and friends
Recipe: Lemon and parsley hummus |
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| Year 5/6
Cycle B |
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Lesson: Labelling – Read and make use of information on food and drink labels
Recipe: Upside down lime cheesecake |
Lesson: Diet – Benefit of drinking plenty of liquids
Recipe: Ramen |
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You can see when the National Curriculum objectives are taught below:
You can see our skills progression grid here: