Design & Technology

DT Vision Statement

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution.” – Albert Einstein

‘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.’(National Curriculum, 2013)

At Linton Mead our aim is to ensure that children experience a wide and varied D&T curriculum, where they have opportunities to use their imagination and creativity to solve real and relevant problems.

 Through the process of designing, making and evaluating, pupils are encouraged ‘become autonomous and creative problem solvers, as individuals and members of a team.’ 

DT Coverage at Linton Mead

You can access the Primary National Curriculum for DT by clicking this link.

Please click the link below to access the Design and Technology Curriculum Overview where you can find out more about what your child will learn in Design and Technology.

Design Technology Curriculum Overview.

Each class will undertake at least three Design and Technology units per year, one of these being a Food project and the others are from:

• Textiles
• Structures
• Mechanisms

What has been happening so far in class this year?

Year 1

Children made moving pictures using sliders and levers for their favourite page from the book “Good Little Wolf”.

Year 2

Using wheels and axles, the children created vehicles to transport a character.

Year 3

In textiles, children created sample cushions using felt.

Suggested websites

Here are some suggested websites to support your child to continue to enjoy DT at home.