“Design and technology is a phenomenally important subject. Logical, creative and practical, it’s the only opportunity students have to apply what they learn in maths and science - directly preparing them for a career in engineering.” - James Dyson (Inventor & Designer)

"All sorts of things can happen when you're open to new ideas and playing around with things." - Stephanie Kwolek (Chemist & Inventor)

"Technology makes possibilities. Design makes solutions." - John Maeda (Technologist & Designer)

Design and Technology is an intricate part of our every day lives and it is important that children are taught DT skills to be able to deal with our ever changing world. Using creativity and imagination, our pupils design, make and evaluate a range of products and systems in order to solve problems and learn how to be an  innovative and enterprising citizen of the future. DT gives the children opportunities to work and think as individuals, and as part of a team, supporting each other through different processes, with everyone reaching their own potential. With links to mathematics, science, engineering, computing and art we ensure this subject is inspiring and relevant to daily life and the wider world.

Design and technology gives young people the skills and abilities to engage positively with the designed and made world and to harness the benefits of technology.  They learn how products and systems are designed and manufactured, how to be innovative and to make creative use of a variety of resources including digital technologies, to improve the world around them.