Design and Technology
DT Specialist Teacher - Mr Daniel James
Our patron saint is St Joseph the Worker. He was a carpenter and St Joseph's has prioritised design and technology for the last two decades - employing a specialist to teach it. It is an area of excellence.
At St Joseph’s, children are offered a design and technology curriculum which allows them to exercise their creativity through designing and making. DT is taught from Reception to Year 6. This year we are excited to include woodwork in our Reception DT lessons!.
Academic Excellence
DT provides opportunities to apply the skills and knowledge taught in other subjects, such as Maths, Science and Art. Throughout the school they will complete projects relating to structures, mechanisms, electronics, textiles and food, with a clear progression of skills and knowledge. At St Joseph’s, children are offered in a design and technology curriculum which allows them to exercise their creativity through designing and making.
Children are given time to research from quality sources (including books, video and web), develop ideas, plan, experiment, construct and evaluate our products. They will have autonomy to be creative within a brief, exploring individual ideas and applying technical knowledge and vocabulary to communicate and realise their concepts.
Diversity
DT should be accessible, challenging and enjoyable to all, providing a sense of achievement and pride in products regardless of ability or background.
Projects include global (e.g. international food recipes) and local links (e.g. community traffic issues) and opportunities to celebrate children’s individuality.
Action
Children will investigate and create products that aim to solve social, environmental and technical challenges within real-life contexts, including links to other cultures as well as local relevance.
Inspired by St Joseph, we aim to nurture confidence and joy in making quality products. DT should encourage practical problem solving and nurture skills that can be used throughout pupils’ lives, for example healthy cooking or fixing broken possessions.
