1. DT YR 7 LEARNER STAGES Practical Outcomes Exceptional Advancing Secure
Excellent awareness of H&S issues—does not need to be told or reminded & encourages others to do the same .
Uses tools and jigs correctly illustrating an understanding and awareness of the task in hand. Is eager to know how to replace drill bits/blades etc. and is able to consider how to use tools and jigs for other tasks
Level of accuracy for practical work is very high. Pupil will quality check their own work and is prepared to redo work in order to achieve a good quality outcome
Enthusiastic attitude towards D&T. Is able to work competently and confidently with little guidance. Works independently & is able to pass on their knowledge to other pupils. Asks questions to further knowledge.
Advancing
Good awareness of H&S issues—does not need to be told or reminded
Uses tools and jigs correctly illustrating an understanding and awareness of the task in hand.
Level of accuracy for practical work is very good. With encouragement pupil is able to recognise the quality of the individual practical task and may attempt to redo the work
Good attitude towards D&T. Is generally able to work competently and confidently with little guidance. Usually works independently & is sometimes able to pass on their knowledge to other pupils.
Secure
Follows H&S procedures. Conducts her/himself safely at all times
Uses tools and jigs correctly.
Level of accuracy for practical work is good. Pupils have followed the making procedure and work is completed to a good level.
Works well every lesson. Is generally able to work competently and fairly confidently with little guidance. Can work independently.
Developing
Usually follows H&S procedures but sometimes needs reminding.
Can use tools and jigs correctly when shown by another person
Most of the practical work has been completed the to a fairly good standard.
Tries hard every lesson. Is generally able to complete all of the practical tasks with Some initial guidance. Wants to work independently as much as possible
Foundation
Needs to be more aware of H&S issues and ensure all workshop procedures/rules are followed.
Can use tools and jigs with assistance.
Most practical tasks have been completed to a reasonable standard
Is able to complete the practical tasks with some guidance & support. Will usually attempt to complete the practical tasks on their own when asked.

2. DT YR 7 LEARNER STAGES Knowledge and understanding of… Metals Woods
Polymers
Exceptional
State the different types of metals and be able to explain the cost implication of each. Be able to justify the sustainability of metals.
Describe the differences between the different types of metals and identify possible uses for each
Name a range of metals and know the categories they fall in to
Detailed knowledge of where metals come from
Use diagrams to explain the different shapes that metals come in
Name tools used and explain how they are used in detail.
State the different types of woods and be able to explain the cost implication of each. Be able to justify the sustainability of each type of wood.
Describe the differences between the different types of woods and identify possible uses for each wood
Name a range of woods and know the categories they fall in to
Detailed knowledge of how woods are processed
Use diagrams to explain the different ways in which woods might be joined
State the different types of polymers and be able to explain the cost implication of each. Be able to justify the sustainability of polymers
Describe the differences between the different types of polymers and identify possible uses for each
Know what polymer is used in schools and various advantages and disadvantages of this type of plastic
Detailed knowledge of how polymers are recycled and how to identify and name the 7 recycling symbols
State various ways in which polymers might be joined
Advancing
State the different types of metals and be able to explain the cost implication of each
Describe the differences between the different types of metals and identify possible uses for each metals
Name tools used and briefly explain how they are used.
State the different types of woods and be able to explain the cost implication of each
State the different types of polymers and be able to explain the sustainability issues of each
Secure
State the different types of metals
Describe the differences between the different types of metals and know what alloys are
Name some metals and know what type they are
Good knowledge of where metals come from
Know that metals can be joined permanently or temporarily and identify some of these
Name tools used on metals
State the different types of woods
Describe the differences between the different types of woods and explain how this is shown in the different woods
Name some woods and know the categories they fall in to
Good knowledge of how woods are processed
Explain the different ways in which woods might be joined and describe how this would be done
Name tools used on woods
State the different types of polymers
Describe the differences between the different types of polymers and explain how this would make some more useful than others
Know what polymer is used in schools and an advantage and disadvantage of this type of plastic
Good knowledge of how polymers are recycled and how to identify recycling symbols
Explain how polymers might be joined
Developing
Describe the differences between the different types of metals
Name some metals and know the categories they fall in to
Some knowledge of where metals come from
Know that metals can be joined permanently or temporarily
Describe the differences between the different types of woods
Some knowledge of how woods are processed
Describe ways in which woods might be joined and how this would be done.
Describe the differences between the different types of polymers
Know what polymer is used in schools
Some knowledge of how polymers are recycled and how to identify recycling symbols
State one way in which polymers might be joined
Foundation
State the different types of Metals
State some simple characteristics of different metals
Name some metals
State one way in which metals might be joined
State some simple characteristics of different woods
Name some woods
State one way in which woods might be joined
State some simple characteristics of different polymers
Some knowledge of how polymers are recycled