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Design Technology curriculum vision
Design and Technology at Bowesfield Primary School
Design and Technology encourages children to work creatively and imaginatively drawing on a range of subjects. Through the processes of planning, making and evaluating, they learn how to take risks, become resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens (linking to our design and technology vision).
Here at Bowesfield to support the teaching and learning in Design and Technology, the curriculum is based on ‘projects on a page’ – a scheme of work from the Design and Technology Association. This scheme builds on prior learning and builds upon skills previously taught (see chart below)
When learning about food and nutrition, children will be given the opportunity to learn about Article 24 – every child has the right to the best possible health including nutritious food and Global Goals 2 – No Hunger.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 | |
| Autumn | Mechanisms
Sliders and levers |
Mechanisms
Levers and linkages |
Electrical Systems
Simple circuit and switches |
Food
Celebrating culture and seasonality |
Electrical Systems
More complex switches and circuits |
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| Spring | Food
Preparing fruit and vegetables |
Mechanisms
Wheels and axles |
Food
Healthy and varied diet |
Structures
Structures |
Mechanisms
Mechanical systems – pulleys and gears |
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| Summer | Structures
Free standing structures |
Textiles
Templates and joining |
Textiles
2D and 3D products |
Structures
Shell structures |
Textiles
Combining fabric shapes |
Design and Technology in the Work Place
Bowesfield Wall of Fame
Meet Simon Ashton BEng (Hons) MAPM – Project Manager at Primetals Technologies.
I joined Primetals Technologies as a 16-year-old Modern Apprentice in September 2003. Starting my career in the field of Engineering, I progressed through the ranks to Principal Engineer, gaining valuable project experience and academic qualifications including a Mechanical Engineering degree.
As I gained experienced, I was exposed to more complex projects with added responsibilities. This ranged from leading a team of engineers to execute small work packages, to being the deputy site manager on a £20 million pound turn-key project.
Design and Technology at Bowesfield Primary School
During my time at Bowesfield Primary School, I was first introduced to Mechanical Engineering through designing and building a simple electric propeller car to race against other pupils in a competition. Using cardboard, bottle caps and dowel rods alongside a plastic propeller, DC motor and AA batteries, I learnt how to create an electrical circuit and understand how aerodynamic designs and material choices can affect performance. Undertaking activities such as this, and solving engineering problems such as building bridge structures from paper straws to hold a weight, has contributed towards me choosing a career path in Engineering, and ultimately Project Management.
