Design and Technology
Design and Technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. Using creativity and imagination, pupils design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. They acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw on disciplines such as mathematics, science, engineering, computing and art. Pupils learn how to take risks, becoming resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens. Through the evaluation of past and present design and technology, they develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and a wider world. High-quality design and technology education makes an essential contribution to the creativity, culture, wealth and well-being of the nation.
The department has a strong, dedicated team who have a range of specialisms to support students to help them achieve their full potential.
- Miss C Geraghty (Head of D&T and Teacher of Product Design and Graphic Communication)
- Mr J Baxter (Teacher of Food Preparation and Nutrition)
- Mr T Corfield (Teacher of Construction)
- Ms A Herculson (Teacher of Product Design)
- Mrs A Skipper (Teacher of Textiles)
- Miss R Whitaker (Teacher of Textiles and Graphic Communication)
- Mr J Chalcraft (Technician)
- Mr G Williams (Technician)
Subject:
In KS3 groups rotate around the technology areas four times each year, spending approximately 18 hours in each discipline.
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Autumn 1
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Autumn 2
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Spring 1
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Spring 2
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Summer 1
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Summer 2
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Year 7
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Product Design 1 -HIPS Vacuum Formed Clock Module
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Food Preparation & Nutrition – License to Cook 1 Module
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Product Design 2 -User needs, Timber Spatula Module
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Textiles – Indian Inspired Pencil Role Module
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Year 8
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Product Design 1 -Paper & Board CAD/CAM Mask Module
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Food Preparation & Nutrition – License to Cook 2 Module
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Product Design 2 -Metal Memphis Inspired Fridge Magnet Module
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Textiles – CAD/CAM Bag Module
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Year 9
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Product Design 1 -Acrylic CAD/CAM Flat Pack Model Module
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Food Preparation & Nutrition – License to Cook 3 Module
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Product Design 2 -Articulated Lamp Module
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Textiles – Repurposed Junky Doll Module
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ASDAN Level 1/2 Award in Construction
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Autumn 1
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Autumn 2
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Spring 1
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Spring 2
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Summer 1
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Summer 2
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Year 10
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Workshop Health & Safety. Timber Module - Plan and manufacture a piece of furniture.
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First Aid,
Manual Handling Regulations,
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Preparation and finishing skills
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Plan & produce a video to demonstrate two decorating techniques
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Bricklaying and external construction
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Year 11
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Bricklaying and external construction
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Experimentation of properties of concrete and mortar mixes
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Construction skills within the community
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Research into jobs within the construction industry combined with a site visit
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Complete folders and skill documentation
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Exam Board: Eduqas
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Autumn 1
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Autumn 2
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Spring 1
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Spring 2
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Summer 1
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Summer 2
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Year 10
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Timbers & Manufactured Boards
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Thermosetting & Thermoforming Plastics.
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CAD/CAM
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Smart Materials & Technical Textiles
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Papers & Boards
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Written Assessments
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Introduction to NEA (non-exam assessment)
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NEA (1) Identifying & investigating design possibilities.
NEA (2) Developing a Design Brief and Specification
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Year 11
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NEA (3)
Generating and developing design ideas
Mock preparation
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NEA (4)
Manufacturing a prototype
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NEA (5)
Summative evaluation.
Exam preparation
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Exam Revision & Practice
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GCSE Exams
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KS4 Food Preparation & Nutrition
Exam Board: Eduqas
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Autumn 1
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Autumn 2
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Spring 1
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Spring 2
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Summer 1
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Summer 2
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Year 10
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Food Science
Core knowledge, Macronutrients/ Micronutrients
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Food Science Core knowledge, Healthy Eating Guidelines
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Food Spoilage Mock NEA 1, Technical Skills
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Food Provenance Mock NEA2, Technical Skills
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Food Choice Core knowledge, Technical Skills
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Prep for EOY Assessment, Core knowledge, Technical Skills
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Year 11
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NEA 1
Mock Preparation
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NEA 2
Exam Preparation
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Exam Revision & Practice
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GCSE Exams
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KS5 Graphic Communication
Exam Board: Eduqas
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Autumn 1
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Autumn 2
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Spring 1
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Spring 2
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Summer 1
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Summer 2
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Year 12
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Introduction to A Level, series of workshops focusing on traditional and digital drawing, mixed media, and printmaking techniques.
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Development of CAD skills.
Complete module to cover all four Assessment Objectives.
Introduction of Learner Statements.
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Coursework Component 1. Personal Study. Students explore a personal theme.
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Coursework Component 1. Personal Study. Students explore a personal theme.
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Coursework Component 1. Personal Study. Students explore a personal theme.
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Coursework Component 1. Personal Study. Students explore a personal theme. Introduction to Contextual Study.
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Year 13
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Contextual study and personal theme. Building towards final outcomes.
Written Contextual Study.
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Contextual study and personal theme. Building towards final outcomes.
Written Contextual Study.
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Conclusion of Coursework Component 1.
Introduction to the ESA (Externally Set Assignment)
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ESA. Exam Board thematic enquiry.
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ESA. Exam Board thematic enquiry and presentation of portfolio. 15 hr Test
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A-level Exams
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Accommodation and Resources
The Technology department is made up of five specialist rooms and all are equipped with subject relevant equipment. We have a well-equipped food and catering room, a textiles room with sublimation printing, a design studio with a full Adobe suite and CAD/CAM facilities, a second design studio with metal workshop facilities with a heat treatment area, lastly a more traditional workshop for working with timbers and plastics.
