Design and Technology Y7-11

Subject Aims 

Design & Technology is an important part of the curriculum at our school. Students will learn how to tackle DT projects through the iterative design process and how to break down complex problems for successful completion. These skills will help them succeed in the practical areas of life.

The Design & Technology curriculum at Cardinal Griffin Catholic College builds on the knowledge students have acquired in previous years at Key Stage One and Key Stage Two. In Key Stage Three, we focus on Textiles, Resistant Materials, and Food Technology aspects of the National Curriculum to give students a well-rounded education. We place a strong emphasis on developing practical skills along with design skills to prepare students for all aspects of life and education. Additionally, we offer students the opportunity to choose the path that best aligns with their interests and career goals, through the offering of GCSE Design & Technology at Year 10.

Staff

Mrs S Evans

Design & Technology Curriculum Overview 

KS3 – Year 7-9

	Autumn 1	Autumn 2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer 1	Summer 2
Year 7	Block: Product Design – Lamp Block: Textiles
Year 8	Block: Woodwork Block: Food Technology
Year 9	Block: Food Technology Block: Woodwork

KS4 – Year 10-11 

Exam Board at GCSE - AQA

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Year 10

New and Emerging Technologies

Systems approach to Designing

Mechanincal Devices

Categories of Materials

Metal Coat Hook Project

Specialist Technical Principles

Issues

Working Materials

Specialist Techniques and Processes

Investigation, Primary and Secondary Data

The Work of Others

NEA – Practical Project

Year 11

Designing Products

NEA – Practical Project

Tolerances

Material Management

Specialist Tools and Equipment

NEA – Practical Project

Revision Programme

Useful Websites

AQA Design & Technology Information

BBC Bitesize

Extra-Curricular 

KS4 D&T Intervention – after-College