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Design and Technology
Why do we teach Design and Technology at St Clare's?
Design & Technology is an inspiring and practical subject that gives pupils lifelong skills. Using creativity and imagination, pupils design and make products that solve real and relevant problems in a variety of contexts. They acquire a broad range of subject-knowledge and draw on other disciplines, such as maths, computing, science and art. Pupils learn how to take risks, becoming resourceful, innovative and enterprising. Through the evaluation of design past and present, they understand the contribution that high-quality design and technology has on the creativity, culture, wealth and well-being of a nation.
Why I enjoy leading Design and Technology at St Clare's:
Leading Design and Technology is especially rewarding because it gives pupils the chance to create, innovate, and problem-solve in ways they may not encounter beyond the classroom. For many, it’s their first opportunity to work with tools, materials, and real design processes—transforming ideas into tangible outcomes and taking pride in what they’ve made.
What I find most impactful is the ability to make creativity and practical skills accessible to all. Through carefully planned projects, pupils experience the full journey of designing, making, and evaluating, building resilience and confidence along the way. Design and Technology becomes more than a subject; it’s a gateway to independence, aspiration, and possibility, showing every child that they can shape the world around them, regardless of their starting point.
Mission Statement |
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With Jesus, we learn to love and love to learn |
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Our Vision |
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To holistically develop the whole child by learning cognitive, physical, social, personal, creative, health and fitness skills in PE, dance and gymnastics. |
To create a lifelong love of physical activity and provide opportunities to allow talented players and athletes the opportunity to reach elite levels. |
To ensure that all children at St Clare’s have the opportunity to swim with confidence and competence, whilst being able to perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations. |
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Our Values |
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Resilience |
Inclusion |
Honesty |
Compassion |
Respect |
Love |
Our Intent
In Design and Technology, St. Clare’s school aims to ensure that all pupils:
- Children receive a design and technology curriculum, which allows them to exercise and develop their creativity through designing and making.
- The children are taught to combine their designing and making skills with knowledge and understanding in order to design and make a product.
- Skills are taught progressively to ensure that all children are able to learn and practice in order to develop as they move through the school.
- Evaluation is an integral part of the design process and allows children to adapt and improve their product; this is a key skill, which they will implement throughout their life.
- Design and Technology allows children to apply the knowledge and skills learned in other subjects across the curriculum, particularly Maths, Science and Art. Children's interests are captured through project design briefs, giving them purpose, motivation and meaning for their learning.