Introduction
Technology in school is about understanding how things are designed, how they are made, and how things work.
Technology is dealt with as a whole subject involving a wide range of materials and taught by subject specialists. In Years 5 and 6, Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum, pupils follow an intensive course of Design and Make tasks building upon their manipulative skills and material experiences. Simultaneously they will be introduced to the 'Design Process' to form a firm foundation for Key Stage 3.
In Years 7 and 8, at Key Stage 3, the pupils experience a series of long term projects where they are encouraged to become more independant. Under supervision, pupils will be expected to make decisions about their work, plan and organise practical tasks and manage their time effectively. Each task is specifically tailored to suit pupils of all abilities, allowing them to reach their full potential. Pupils will be given the opportunity to work both individually and as members of a team.
The course includes the following: - safety and hygiene, healthy eating, food from other cultures, fabric construction, design and decorative techniques, graphics, modelling and professional presentation, information and communications technology, mechanisms, electronics and the crafting of textiles and resistant materials including timber, plastics and metals.