Design & Technology – curriculum information

Using creativity and imagination, pupils at Kingswood Parks design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. Pupils learn how to take risks, becoming resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens.

Through the evaluation of past and present design and technology, they develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider world.

We aim to inspire pupils to build and apply a repertoire of knowledge, understanding and skills in order to design and make high-quality prototypes and products for a wide range of users; critique, evaluate and test their ideas and products and the work of others. It is important for children to understand and apply the principles of nutrition and learn how to cook so that they have the skills to be healthy adults.

Further information:

‘Activities are well thought out and structured. Children develop their reading and number skills through play.’…

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‘High-quality reading books provide a basis for lots of learning. There is a new book to study every half term in every year group.’…

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‘Teachers and staff have very high expectations of pupils. Pupils are clear about
these expectations and work hard to meet them’…

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‘Pupils told us that they feel safe and well looked after in their school’…

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‘Making reading exciting and interesting, is at the heart of the school’s learning programmes’…

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‘Younger pupils learn their phonics knowledge well. Anyone who does fall behind
gets the support they need to catch up’…

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‘School assemblies give pupils the opportunity to
think about others and the communities they live in’…

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‘Pupils enjoy out-of-school visits and they learn from visitors to the school too’…

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‘The school offers pupils lots of opportunities for learning beyond their lessons’…

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‘The quality of education is good. Leaders have planned the curriculum with lots of thought’…

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‘The behaviour of pupils is exceptional. Pupils work with each other and this allows them to learn and succeed’…

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‘Pupils are very proud of the work they do in their ‘mastery of skills’
portfolios’…

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‘Pupils behave sensibly around the school during social times. They support each other and show care and consideration for
everyone..’…

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‘Pupils are proud when elected as members of the school council’…

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‘Children are safe and happy in the early years. There are clear routines which allow children to develop independence. ‘…

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