Design and Technology

Design and Technology (DT) Curriculum at St. Catherine’s C.E. Primary School

At St Catherine’s C of E Primary School, our Design and Technology curriculum aims to inspire pupils to become innovative and creative thinkers who understand and value the product design process. From April, we will be implementing the Kapow Primary Design and Technology scheme of work, replacing the previously followed maintained scheme in order to further strengthen the quality, consistency and progression of our curriculum.

Kapow ensures full coverage of the National Curriculum and is structured around the key strands of Design, Make, Evaluate and Technical Knowledge, enabling pupils to develop confidence in designing, making and refining products. Through engaging, practical learning experiences, pupils revisit key areas such as cooking and nutrition, structures, mechanisms, textiles, electrical systems and the digital world, building and deepening their knowledge and skills over time. Teaching incorporates independent, collaborative and hands-on activities, supported by knowledge organisers and clear assessment opportunities including formative assessment, unit quizzes and knowledge catchers. This approach equips pupils with the practical skills, creativity and understanding needed to design purposeful products, evaluate their ideas and recognise the impact of design and technology in everyday life and the wider world.