Design and Technology

'Design is intelligence made visible.' - Alina Wheeler

At Giles Junior School, through Design and Technology, we aim to develop the creative, technical and practical expertise needed to perform everyday tasks confidently. And to participate successfully in an increasingly technological world. Design and Technology is an inspiring, creative and practical subject. The results of it surround us all in everyday life. Children will use skills to research products and, using creativity and imagination, children will design and make products for everyday use. They will understand seasonality, the principles of health and nutrition, ingredients and learn how to cook. They will then be encouraged to evaluate their ideas and products and consider the views of others to see how they can improve their work. The children will do all this by accessing a broad and rich curriculum which is built upon a wide range of design and technology knowledge and skills. The teaching at Giles is sequenced logically to ensure children can fully understand and retain the information and vocabulary presented to them; therefore ensuring that children leave Giles with developed creativity and important life skills.

'My favourite parts have been: making photo frames and monsters!' - child from 3 Italy

'In year 4 we have made circuits and learnt how to backwards stitch in textiles.' - child from 4 Australia

'I have learnt how to use wires, cut food and cut wood'. - child from 5 France

'I really enjoyed choosing my fabric and ribbons when making my drawstring bag. I use it to put my PE kit in!' - child from 6 Peru