Design & Technology

It is the department's aim to provide a worthwhile technology experience where every pupil can reach their full potential.  Technology is a subject that has the capacity to provide a wide range of skills that are invaluable in our increasingly technological society, and through the depth and breadth of its work, it has an unrivalled capacity to bridge other curriculum subjects in addition to providing a real-life context in which most skills can be taught.

Regardless of whether our students intend to pursue technology as a subject beyond either Key Stage 3 or GCSE, it is hoped that the communication, manufacturing, lateral thinking and planning skills that they have developed will have a significant and positive impact.  Demonstrating the value of a designer's approach to solving problems is a fundamental aim.

‍‍At Key Stage 3

‍In Years 7 and 8, students work on specific themes where they explore and develop a range of skills and processes.

At Key Stage 4 & GCSE option subject

‍From  Year 9, students follow a framework of subjects which directly relate to the GCSE specification as suggested by the Edexcel exam board.