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Our Vision for Design & Technology at St Thomas

At St Thomas, we believe Design and Technology inspires children to be creative, innovative and practical thinkers. Through designing, making and evaluating, children learn how ideas can be transformed into products that solve real-life problems. We aim to develop confident learners who are resilient, resourceful and ready for the modern world.

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​Our Aim

At St Thomas, we believe Design and Technology gives children the opportunity to be creative and develop practical life skills.

Through DT, children learn to design, make, evaluate and improve products while developing problem-solving, teamwork and critical thinking skills.

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How Design & Technology is Taught

Design and Technology is taught across all year groups and builds over time so children develop their knowledge and skills as they move through school. Our curriculum is supported by the Cornerstones Curriculum, ensuring clear progression from EYFS to Year 6. [stthomas.org.uk], [stthomas.org.uk]

Children experience a range of activities, including:

• Designing and making products

• Food technology and nutrition

• Textiles and sewing

• Structures and construction

• Mechanisms and moving products

Across school:

EYFS: Exploring materials, construction and simple design through play.

KS1: Developing practical skills and creating simple products for a purpose.

KS2: Designing, making and evaluating increasingly complex products using a range of tools, materials and techniques.

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Inclusive for All

We believe every child can succeed in Design and Technology.

• Learning is adapted so all children can access the curriculum.

• Children are encouraged to develop creativity and independence.

• High expectations are maintained for all learners.

Celebrating Design & Technology

We enjoy sharing children's DT learning across the school through:

• Classroom and corridor displays

• Practical projects and finished products

• Cross-curricular learning opportunities

Children are encouraged to take risks, solve problems and feel proud of what they create.

By the time children leave St Thomas, they:

• Can design and make products for a purpose

• Use tools and materials safely and effectively

• Evaluate and improve their work

• Show creativity, resilience and independence

• Understand how DT impacts everyday life

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Get Involved

We encourage families to support Design and Technology at home through cooking, making, building and problem-solving activities together.