Coaley delivers the Design and technology curriculum through Kapow's scheme of work which aims to inspire pupils to become curious, creative and innovative thinkers with a broad understanding of how products are designed and made, in other words, to think like designers and engineers. The intention is for pupils to develop the confidence to identify problems, generate ideas, plan and create products and evaluate their outcomes.
Our curriculum aims to raise pupils’ awareness of how design and technology shape the way they live, work and interact with the world. It encourages pupils to become resourceful, enterprising individuals who have the skills to contribute to and improve the world around them. The curriculum is designed to be both accessible and ambitious, ensuring all learners’ full participation and potential achievement.
- Substantive knowledge – the factual and conceptual understanding that underpins the design and creation of products, such as knowing how structures gain stability or how nutrients contribute to a healthy diet.
- Disciplinary knowledge – the thinking processes used by designers, including how problems are explored, decisions are justified and ideas are refined through evaluation and feedback.
- Procedural knowledge – the practical skills and techniques pupils need to make products effectively and safely, such as joining, cutting, shaping or finishing.