Subject Intention

At Hazlemere C of E School, we value the importance of Design and Technology in developing children’s creativity, curiosity, problem-solving skills and resilience. We believe that Design and Technology gives children the opportunity to become designers, makers and innovators, encouraging them to think creatively and develop solutions to real-life problems.

Our intent is for all children to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to design, make and evaluate purposeful products. Through practical experiences, children learn how to select and use a range of tools, materials and techniques safely and effectively, while developing an understanding of how products are designed and made.

Subject Implementation

Our Design and Technology curriculum is based on the National Curriculum. Progress is ensured by following the Kapow scheme of work, which aims to inspire pupils to become curious, creative and innovative thinkers with a broad understanding of how products are designed and made, in other words, to think like designers and engineers. The intention is for pupils to develop the confidence to identify problems, generate ideas, plan and create products and evaluate their outcomes.

The scheme aims to raise pupils’ awareness of how design and technology shape the way they live, work and interact with the world. It encourages pupils to become resourceful, enterprising individuals who have the skills to contribute to and improve the world around them.

The scheme supports teachers in developing their subject knowledge and skills, enabling the delivery of engaging, well-informed lessons with confidence. The curriculum is designed to be both accessible and ambitious, ensuring all learners’ full participation and potential achievement.

Kapow Primary’s Design and technology curriculum is structured around four strands that run through every unit:

• Design.
• Make.
• Evaluate.
• Technical knowledge.

These strands ensure a balanced coverage of the substantive, disciplinary and procedural knowledge pupils need to progress in Design and technology.

They support the development of creativity, problem-solving and technical understanding, preparing pupils to design purposeful, functional products with increasing independence and confidence.