Design Technology
At Danesholme Academies, our Design and Technology curriculum is designed so that every child will 'Be Ready':
Ready to Learn — We provide a dynamic Design and Technology curriculum that builds secure foundations in designing, making, and evaluating. Children learn key concepts such as functionality, innovation, and sustainability, developing technical knowledge and practical skills through hands-on projects.
Ready for Life — D and T equips children with creativity, resilience, and problem-solving skills that extend beyond the classroom. They learn to apply design thinking, adapt ideas, and use tools and materials safely and effectively—preparing them for real-world challenges and opportunities.
Ready to Contribute — Through collaborative design projects, children learn to share ideas, respect different perspectives, and work as part of a team. They understand how design impacts communities and the environment, fostering responsibility and innovation for a better future.
Ready to Succeed — With high expectations and progressive development of design principles, technical knowledge, and practical skills, every child is empowered to create, evaluate, and refine products confidently—preparing them for the next stage of education and future careers in design and engineering.
National Curriculum in England: design and technology programmes of study