Whisking Up Designs

As part of the implementation process, an ambitious and cohesive medium-term planning demonstrating the progression of core knowledge (substantive) and skills (disciplinary) pupils will acquire in their study of DT in each year group will be curated.  The medium-term plan will feature an overarching enquiry question which will map out the learning journey of pupils including their extended experiences and learning outcomes. The medium-term plan will be translated into child-friendly enquiry questions which will guide the learning journey of the pupils. Impact of this implementation process will include clear and precise triangulation between the medium-term plans, pupils' learning (as seen during learning observations), extended learning experiences and pupils’ booklets . 

Sew Far, Sew Fun - EYFS

This photo celebrates the implementation of using and understanding simple DT language in the early years. The children are putting together a DT doll using lots of different fasteners such as buttons and buttonholes, zippers, clips and Velcro strips. 

In subsequent years, students will build upon this knowledge by exploring different methods of attachment. For example, in year 3, they will apply these skills in the design and creation of a bag.

Sew Many Fun Puppets - KS1

The year 2 classes used a booklet to record their designs of puppets. Students explored different types of puppets; such as stick puppets, finger puppets and shadow puppets. They drew and planned how they were going to make their puppet. The children used fine motor skills to attach the two sides together with a simple running stitch. Children with prior experience sewed on the decorations.

Stirring Up Delicious Knowledge - LKS2

This image depicts Year 3 students preparing a Greek feast. They utilized hand-powered blenders, which complemented their science activity on pulleys, to mix the tzatziki. The children also discussed the appropriate use of various knives, focusing on health and safety, hygiene, and the features and function of each.

Rolling in the Dough - UKS2

In year 6 the children applied their DT skills in an Enterprise project, which concluded with a 'Morden Pizza' event. 

The children designed the pizza, calculated the quantities by scaling up and priced the cost of the ingredients,  they marketed the product in the school community. There was a lot of excitement from the younger years! The children sold their pizza out in the school playground. As there appeared to be many transactions and interactions, year 6 believed they had made a profit; however the evaluation showed them that this was not the case.