Design & Technology Curriculum Intent & Implementation Statement

At Chalgrove, Design and Technology (D&T) is taught with a focus on depth, quality, and creativity. We develop our children as confident designers who demonstrate originality and the willingness to take creative risks.

Children are actively engaged in the full D&T process:

• Evaluating existing products

• Designing their own solutions

• Making their products

• Reviewing and improving their creations

Through exciting, hands-on projects ranging from building and cooking to sewing and crafting children develop independence, resilience, and teamwork skills. They are encouraged to experiment, while also receiving direct teaching in essential skills needed to succeed in each project.

Our curriculum ensures children have a thorough understanding of tools, materials, and equipment, and they are guided to apply mathematical knowledge where required to achieve high-quality outcomes.

By the time they leave Chalgrove, children are passionate about Design and Technology and possess the knowledge, creativity, and skills to pursue their interests confidently in the next stage of their education.