Design & Technology – curriculum information
At Wansbeck Primary, we aim to ensure children engage in a wide range of skills through Design & Technology. Children learn about the six areas of D&T through a range of exciting topics that link to the learning in the core subjects of English and Maths.
Our D&T journey starts at the very beginning in the EYFS where children are exposed to D&T daily. Children are encouraged to use a range of materials to manipulate and experiment in order to build models that represent objects. These opportunities can be linked to our topics with the addition of children being able to explore and make as far as their imaginations can take them.
In KS1, children explore; cooking, construction and textiles, building on their skills each year to become great designers. They work through D&T linking closely to topics to create dinosaur fossils, textile trees and smoothies amongst others. The children enjoy sharing these experiences with their friends, gathering evidence and testing different objects and ideas too. We regularly hold end-of-term showcase events where parents and carers are invited to see (and taste-test; sometimes) the finished product.
In KS2, children explore; cooking, construction and textiles relating to a specific target audience. Children are encouraged to think carefully about their designing and making of a product, often creating many prototypes before the final piece! Our children have been able to make beating hearts, erupting volcanoes, and treasure boxes, all linking to our topics in an exciting way. Similarly to KS1, our children love to showcase their work and you will regularly find updates on our school Twitter and class blogs.
Design & Technology Curriculum:
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“Pupils receive a broad and balanced curriculum. You have a clear vision for what you want pupils to achieve; developing pupils socially, emotionally and
academically is at the centre of the curriculum you provide.”
“The school have created a strong leadership team by making good use of opportunities you have to collaborate with other trust schools.”
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“My child is always happy and loves going to school. Teachers are always there when needed.”
“This has enabled
the school to continue to improve the quality of teaching and learning for pupils.”
“The school receives good support from the Hull Collaborative Academy
Trust, and trust leaders also provide you with effective challenge.”
“Any issues raised are always dealt with, absolutely no concerns brilliant school and lovely caring staff. My child learns a lot attending this school. Thank you.”
“The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection.”
“Central to the work of the school is the development of pupils’ social skills and the support of their well-being.”
“Wansbeck Primary School is a happy, well-organised school that is at the heart of the local community.”
“The school has good systems in place to develop the leadership skills of staff.”
“My child is well cared at school she loves it!”
“The school is passionate about the community it serves and determined
to help pupils to be the best they can be.”
“This improvement is underlined by published data showing that pupils’ spelling and grammar scores are now above the national average at the end of key stage 2.”
“The school leadership team are committed to helping pupils to succeed”
“Grammatical errors are discussed with pupils, and this helps them to improve their writing.”
“The designated safeguarding leader is tenacious in her approach and
leaves no stone unturned in order to ensure that pupils receive the best possible
support.”
“Great school with fantastic teachers.”
“Teaching assistants provide effective support for pupils, prompting them to explain their answers and
providing them with the confidence to ‘have a go’.”
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“Teachers accurately demonstrate to pupils the sounds that letters make. This
helps pupils to repeat the sounds they are learning.”
“Pupils often have
opportunities to visit places of interest, such as the residential visit to Whitby that is linked to a class topic.”
“Staff and governors
maintain an acute focus on these areas and establish excellent relationships with
pupils.”
“Pupils’ safety and well-being are central to your work. The leadership team has
ensured that all safeguarding requirements are fit for purpose.”
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“Spelling errors
are also routinely identified in pupils’ written work across a range of subjects. This
helps pupils to avoid future repetitions.”
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“Very happy with school. Feel really assured with the help we have had from SENCO with the assessment for my child regarding possible autism and ADHD. More than happy with teachers and support staff.”
“Teachers make regular checks on the progress
that pupils make and use this information to adjust the activities that they plan.”
“The quality of pupils’ handwriting has also improved, particularly in key stage 2.”
“Care is taken to ensure that the topics that are chosen attract the interests of the children.”
“There is a
consistent approach to the teaching of phonics. Regular checks help teachers to
group pupils effectively so that activities are well matched to pupils’ needs.”
“All my children have loved this school and all great memories of staff. Wansbeck is great.”
“You pay
particular attention to safeguarding issues that affect your local community and prepare staff well to support pupils.”