Design and Technology Intent – Christ the King
At Christ the King, our Design and Technology (DT) curriculum aims to inspire curiosity, creativity, and innovation, while equipping pupils with the practical skills and subject knowledge drawn from Maths, Science, and Art.
DT is taught through the design, make, and evaluate cycle, with each stage given equal importance. Pupils are encouraged to develop the skills needed to envision, plan, and create their designs, while critically reflecting on their work and considering ways to improve it.
Through DT, children learn to become resilient, resourceful, and reflective learners. They are encouraged to think as innovators and problem-solvers—skills that will support them throughout their education and into adult life.
Design and Technology Implementation
Design and Technology is taught in line with the National Curriculum and supported by the Design and Technology Association’s Projects on a Page. Through a wide range of creative and practical activities, pupils develop the knowledge, understanding, and skills to engage in an iterative process of designing, making, and evaluating.
Each class undertakes at least three projects per year, including a food technology project. Projects are designed with the six D&T essentials in mind and ensure pupils work within a variety of meaningful contexts. Learning is enriched through strong cross-curricular links, particularly with Science, Maths, Computing, and Art, helping children to see the relevance of DT in the wider world.
To ensure breadth and progression, DT at Christ the King is delivered through a 2-year rolling programme (Cycle A and Cycle B). This structure ensures full curriculum coverage, avoids unnecessary repetition, and allows all pupils to experience a broad range of skills, materials, and contexts across their time in school.
Across the primary phase, children build a secure understanding of design, structures, mechanisms, electrical systems, and the use of a range of materials (including food). This ensures they leave Christ the King with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to apply their creativity in practical and purposeful ways.