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At St Joseph and St Bede, we understand that Design and Technology provides a foundation for learning about our ever-changing world, and as a school are committed to fostering pupils’ curiosity and creativity, as well as preparing them for living in a modern world where technology is rapidly changing and advancing. The subject encourages children to become creative problem-solvers, both as individuals and as part of a team. Design Technology strives to be enriched with memorable experiences with Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural opportunities by providing children with a range of opportunities to work collaboratively with peers to support the design and creation process. Thus, teaching our children essential skills for life such as responsibility, respect, cooperation, leadership, teamwork and resilience. In addition, they develop a respect for the environment, for their own health and safety and that of others Through the study of Design and Technology pupils combine practical skills with an understanding of aesthetic, social and environmental issues. Design and Technology helps all children to become insightful and informed consumers and potential innovators. It should assist children in developing a greater awareness and understanding of how everyday products are designed and made.

Our DREAM is for greatness in our learning… 

 

  • To raise the aspirations of our children by helping them to understand how their creations can help make a difference.  
  • To expand our children’s technical vocabulary and enable them to express their ideas and thinking.  
  • To develop our children’s imaginative thinking and enable them to put this into practice. 

 

…to BELIEVE in our unique talents… 

 

  • To help our children gain a sense of their own identity and discover their strengths and talents. 
  • To enhance our children’s confidence and self-esteem.  

 

…to ACHIEVE a better world… 

 

  • To promote our children’s mental health and well-being through learning about how to live a healthy lifestyle.  
  • To celebrate the diversity of different industries and explore what they achieve in the world.   
  • To develop successful learners who enjoy learning, make progress and achieve.  
  • To develop confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives. 

Our Design Technology Subject Leader is Miss Burns.

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