3. Features of Design & Technology “Design and technology is about making things that people want and that work well. Creating these things is hugely exciting: it is an inventive, fun activity.” - James Dyson, Chairman, Dyson Ltd

4. Features of Design & Technology “Tell me and I forget - show me and I may remember - let me do it, and I learn. Learning through making works!” - Prue Leith, Leith’s School of Food and Wine

5. Features of Design & Technology “D&T provides a context for pupils to apply knowledge and to develop skills acquired in other curriculum areas eg. Maths, science, english, art & design

6. Importance of Design & Technology Prepares pupils for rapid change Learn to think and intervene creatively to improve quality of life

7. Importance of Design & Technology Pupils work in teams and individually They develop a range of ideas and make products and systems to solve problems Pupils become creative, autonomous problem solvers

8. What is good design & technology… OFSTED and NAAIDT ‘criteria’

9. Planning for design & technology… Long Term Plan

10. Planning for design & technology… Medium Term Plan

11. Planning for design & technology… Short Term Plan Objectives Structure Differentiation Resources Learning Outcomes