Design Technology is a compulsory subject in Years 7 to 9. It is also offered as an option at IGCSE and AS Level.

Visual communication is the language of design and pupils will learn to convey creatively and accurately their concepts and ideas through this universal medium.

At the beginning of the new academic year all pupils across the key stages will receive folder inserts, which include grade sheets, grade explanation, keyword, new vocabulary and target sheets. These are designed to give the pupils a sense of ownership in their learning and assessment and for the department to record, assess and help pupils meet Literacy and Numeracy targets.

Overview of Syllabus

The following summaries (in *.pdf format) are available:

Key Stage 3 (Years 7 to 9)

Yor Years 10 and above, summaries (in *.pdf format) are available in the respective Options Booklets, which can be downloaded from here.

Other

As a department we are committed to the integration and promotion of Literacy and Numeracy within our teaching and see this as fundamental to the overall development and success of the pupil within Design Technology. Competitions are run on a regular basis enabling the pupils to gain further recognition and house points for their house.

The department runs a 'Pupil of the week' which recognises the excellence of pupils throughout the key stages. The award is not given just for those that are talented but for general effort, improvement, attainment and overall attitude to study and others within the subject.

The Design workshops are open at most times for pupils to come in and do extra work and potentially become involved in other projects. An after-school DT club is run to assist with homework, this is generally aimed at Year 10 and Year 11 pupils.