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Design and technology secondary

Our design and technology curriculum inspires pupils to become confident designers, think critically and understand how design shapes society.
  • National curriculum aligned
  • Sequenced, flexible, adaptable
  • Real-world problem-solving
  • Inclusive design perspectives

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Year 10 units

  1. 1

    Product analysis: encouraging healthy lifestyles

    11 lessons
  2. 2

    Systems approach to design: Sustainable Futures

    16 lessons
  3. 3

    Iterative design: Nature

    3 options

    Papers and boards

    18 lessons

    Polymers and timbers

    18 lessons

    Textiles

    18 lessons
  4. 4

    Investigate and research: High profile event

    10 lessons
  5. 5

    Iterative design: Student Living

    2 options

    Communal areas context

    18 lessons

    Saving space context

    18 lessons
  6. 6

    Inclusive Design: Mental Health and Wellbeing

    14 lessons
  7. 7

    The circular economy: developing countries

    8 lessons

Year 11 units

  1. 1

    Core principles

    12 lessons
  2. 2

    Technical principles

    5 options

    Metals

    12 lessons

    Papers and boards

    12 lessons

    Polymers

    12 lessons

    Textiles

    12 lessons

    Timbers

    12 lessons
  3. 3

    Designing and Making Principles

    12 lessons
  4. 4

    Iterative Design Principles

    13 lessons

20 units shown,