Design & Technology Curriculum Intent

At St Bernard’s, our Design and Technology curriculum develops creativity, confidence, and problem-solving. We recognise that many pupils have limited opportunities for practical design, so we prioritise hands-on learning, explicit vocabulary teaching, and purposeful talk to help them think like designers. Our carefully sequenced curriculum builds technical knowledge, design and evaluation skills, and an understanding of how design improves lives. Pupils learn to plan, make, and evaluate products using appropriate tools and materials, linking ideas to real-world contexts. By the end of primary school, every child can design with purpose, communicate ideas clearly, and approach challenges with creativity and confidence.

Ultimately, our Design and Technology curriculum equips pupils with practical skills, creative confidence, and critical thinking—preparing them to shape and improve the world around them.