Design Technology

At St Adrian’s Primary School, we aim to use the teaching of Design and Technology to offer opportunities for the pupils to utilise their imagination and creativity to design and make products that have a real and relevant purpose. Through our curriculum, the pupils are able to make links to designs and designers throughout history, adding historical context and depth to their designs. We also aim to provide opportunities for pupils to critique, test and evaluate their designs and products and the work of others. Where possible, we aim to use cross-curricular links to add more depth and applicability to the products being made.

Key documents

Progression in Design Technology skills at St Adrian’s

National Curriculum for DT

Topics at a glance

Year 1 Mechanisms – Moving Story BookStructures -WindmillsTextiles -PuppetsNutrition: smoothies
Year 2Structures – Chair for a BearTextiles – PouchesMechanisms – Making a Moving MonsterCooking and Nutrition – A balanced diet
Year 3Structures -Constructing a Castle
Electrical systems – Static ElectricityMechanisms – Pneumatic ToysTextiles – CushionsFood – Eating Seasonally
Year 4 Electrical systems – Create a torchMechanisms – Making a Sling Shot CarTextiles – fasteningsStructure – PavilionsFood – Adapting a recipe
Year 5Mechanisms – Pop-Up booksElectrical systems – Greeting CardsStructure – BridgesTextiles – Stuffed Toys Food – What Could be Healthier?
Year 6Electrical systems – Steady hand gameTextiles – WaistcoatsStructure – PlaygroundMechanisms – Automatic ToysFood – Come Dine With Me