Academic Subjects Design & Technology
Design & Technology
Aims
To provide an opportunity for all pupils to develop life skills, awareness and understanding of products and the needs of society.
How?
Problem solving ability and evaluation skills are encouraged by DESIGNING AND MAKING using a multimedia approach which includes resistant materials, textiles, electronics, mechanisms and food.
Who?
All pupils are taught from Year 3 to 8 by specialist staff in a new and well equipped suite. This includes Food Technology from Year 5.
Benefits
Design Technology, by way of its fully interactive hands on approach gives pupils a wonderful opportunity to develop a range of practical skills, many of which are key life skills. The high satisfaction levels amongst pupils are testament to the value of the subject in raising self-esteem.
Beyond Year 8
A number of senior schools offer scholarships in Design and Technology. Millfield offers a range of appropriate GCSE and A Level Courses.