Design and Technology is one of the driver subjects for our explore project in terms 1 and 2.
Below are our 'Knowledge and Skills' and 'Vocabulary' progression documents, which show the learning journey from Foundation through to Year 6.
Design and Technology Knowledge and Skills Progression
Design and Technology Vocabulary Progression
Across the school, word cards or word mats are used to encourage the children's use of subject-specific vocabulary. These can be accessed here:
Foundation Stage Design and Technology Word Cards
Year 1 Design and Technology Word Mat: Structures
Year 2 Design and Technology Word Mat: Mechanisms
Year 3 Design and Technology Word Mat: Mechanisms and Textiles
Year 4 Design and Technology Word Mat: Structures
Year 5 Design and Technology Word Mat: Mechanisms
Year 6 Design and Technology Word Mat: Structures
Knowledge organisers are used for Year 1 through to Year 6, and support the children in recalling the essential knowledge they been taught. These can be accessed here:
Year 1 Design and Technology Knowledge Organiser
Year 2 Design and Technology Knowledge Organiser
Year 3 Design and Technology Knowledge Organiser
Year 4 Design and Technology Knowledge Organiser