• In Design and Technology, we prepare students for success in an ever changing technological world through experiencing an exciting knowledge rich curriculum, which provides them with opportunities to gain new experiences, raise aspirations, and have the confidence and knowledge to question the world in which they live.
• D&T is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject, using creativity and imagination to design and make products that solve real life and relevant problems within a variety of contexts, considering their own needs and those of others.
• Students  acquire a broad range of core subject knowledge through Design & Technology and other subjects such as maths, science, computing and art. They then learn to take risks, becoming resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens.
• Food Preparation and Nutrition / Catering equips students with an array of culinary skills, as well as the ability to apply their knowledge of nutrition, food science, food traditions and kitchen safety to the production of food.
• Students develop a critical understanding of the impact Design & Technology has on daily life and the wider world and its contribution to the creativity, culture, wealth and well- being of the country.

• We deliver the curriculum through a range of engaging, inclusive and practical activities both in and out of the classroom. The core knowledge and concepts are identified and are reinforced by being revisited through the planned curriculum.
• Lessons are interactive and practical based using scenarios / briefs that reflect the real world and that promote experiential learning for the students.
• Within the lessons we promote literacy through widening their use of subject specific vocabulary and providing opportunities for students to discuss and evaluate their ideas and the products made thus developing and deepening student’s subject knowledge and understanding.
• Understanding is checked through effective questioning and ‘pit stops’ that are designed to focus on common misconceptions and possible errors that are pre-empted in the Scheme of Learning. 
• We use formative and summative assessments, effectively to monitor students’ progress and their ability to retrieve the core knowledge required at their stage of learning. This allows us to spot gaps in student learning. We map key assessment points in the schemes of learning based on appropriate retrieval practices.
• Reinforcement of core knowledge deepens understanding and promotes the students’ progress on their journey from novice to expert learners.
• Collaborative work is used to promote and develop the skills of problem solving, team work, cooperation, negotiation, resilience, listening and leadership all of which are needed in the workplace and valued by employers.

The subject intent is delivered across KS3-KS5 through high quality planning by subject specialists that has clear end points focused on the core knowledge required at each stage of learning and is skilfully sequenced to identify and address gaps to secure the opportunity for strong progress for all students

• Students will acquire core knowledge supported and applied to a range of real design and make scenarios that will bring their learning to life.
• Lessons are interactive and practical based that reflect the real world and that promote experiential learning for the students.
• Collaborative work promotes and develops the skills of problem solving, team work, cooperation, negotiation, resilience, listening and leadership all of which are needed in the workplace and valued by employers.
• Outcomes  show great progress of the learners.
• The Department offers extra-curricular projects, to further engage and enrich students’ learning.