Design and Technology

When you stop and think about it, virtually everything around us has been designed and engineered in some way. The subject provides pupils with a first-hand understanding of the importance of design, helps pupils develop practical skills and effectively joins the knowledge, skills, and attributes learnt within school to wider society and the world of work. (Design Technology Association) 

At Hardwick Primary we aim to inspire pupils to be innovative and creative thinkers who have an appreciation for the product design cycle through ideation, creation, and evaluation. We want pupils to develop the confidence to take risks through drafting design concepts, modelling, testing and to be reflective learners who evaluate their work and the work of others. Through the PKC scheme of work, we aim to build an awareness of the impact of design and technology on our lives and encourage pupils to become resourceful, enterprising citizens who will have the skills to contribute to future design advancements.