DT and Computing

Overseen by M. Chapman
Design and Technology: M. Greyson/R.Beckett
Computing: M. Chapman/N. Watson

DT Curriculum Intent

Intent

At Park Schools Federation, we believe that Design and Technology supports and aids pupil to delve deeper into understanding how design impacts our ever-improving world. Children are given a wide breadth of opportunities to explore how design influences the development of building and structures. We believe that Design and Technology should inspire children to explore new technical skills, solve problems and have memorable experiences.

Our ‘spiraled curriculum’ offers opportunity for children to build upon their skills and knowledge each year; each layer of the curriculum becoming more complex. We encourage our children to build upon every-day skills such as: team building, art and design, mathematics, literacy and exploring historical developments within the world of design. Our main aim is to inspire and encourage children to develop a curiosity for understanding design and technology in the wider world; particularly due to the fast paced, changing technological community we live in. Children are encouraged to explore how design has led to some of the world’s most fascinating buildings and structures.

Computing Curriculum Intent

Here at Park Schools Federation, our aim is to provide a high-quality computing education which equips children to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world.

We believe that it is an essential part of the curriculum; a subject that not only stands alone but is woven and should be an integral part of all learning. Computing, in general, is a significant part of everyone’s daily life and children should be at the forefront of new technology, with a thirst for learning what is out there. 

We intend to build a computing curriculum that ensures that by the time pupils leave Park Schools Federation, they will have gained key knowledge and skills in the three main areas of the computing curriculum:

• Computer science (programming and understanding how digital systems work),
• Information technology (using computer systems to store, retrieve and send information)
• Digital literacy (evaluating digital content and using technology safely and respectfully)