Sir John Nelthorpe School

Sir John Nelthorpe School

Design & Technology Curriculum Information

Design & Technology Curriculum Information

Design & Technology

Within Art, Design and Technology, pupils are provided an opportunity to experience an artistic and technical education, offering a unique introduction to the creative, engineering, design and manufacturing sectors. Pupils are presented with the opportunity to learn about a wide range of industry-relevant skills, including design thinking, engineering, robotics, electronics and computer control, and combines the acquisition of conceptual skills with practical skills in the solution of “real-life” problems.  Through experiencing practical contextual challenges, pupils develop the transferable skills and attitudes highly valued by employers, including communication, teamwork, resilience, analytical skills and problem solving.                                                                                            

Aims for Key Stage 3 
By the end of KS3 pupils should be able to 
  • have the skills to create and produce a broad range of manufactured items and use small-scale traditional and modern manufacturing equipment to construct products accurately in a safe environment  
  • have a firm grasp of the design cycle and to show how it is used within the product development cycle 
  • have a working knowledge of hand tools, components and the use of ICT 
  • use a range of equipment and techniques to produce effective outcomes in D&T 
  • select the correct materials, components, equipment and processes to produce effective outcomes in D&T 
  • work safely paying due regard to their own health and the safety of others 
  • carry out research, analyse and apply the knowledge gained to produce effective outcomes 
  • work independently, manage time and resources effectively and also be able to work collaboratively 
  • measure and follow a method or design process 
  • evaluate their work effectively and suggest areas for improvement 
  • make changes to their work, be creative and make their own plans. 

Food & Textiles

We aim to enable pupils to have an understanding of Food and Nutrition to help pupils make informed choices that will foster a healthy lifestyle and diet. To experience and promote an interest in textiles, cooking, ingredients and diet and to be knowledgeable about the influence of other cultures. The curriculum is designed to allow pupils to be able to prepare savoury healthy meals and to use traditional and modern textiles methods and equipment. To enable pupils to make choices that will promote their well-being as a consumer now and in the future.                                                                                                                                                                           

Aims for Key Stage 3 

By the end of KS3 pupils will be able to: 

  • have the skills to create and produce a broad range savoury healthy meals 

  • use small traditional and modern equipment to prepare meals hygienically and safely in a safe environment 

  • have a working knowledge of Food and Nutrition and of the sewing machine, materials and fabrics.                                                                                                                        

  • use a range of equipment and techniques to produce effective outcomes  

  • select the correct ingredients, equipment and processes to produce effective outcomes 

  • work safely and hygienically. 

  • carry out research, analyse and apply the knowledge gained

  • work independently, manage time and resources effectively and also be able to work collaboratively. 

  • weigh and measure and follow a method or design process. 

  • evaluate their work effectively and suggest areas for improvement. 

  • know the recommendations of the Eatwell Guide, for health and well being. 

  • know how dietary and nutritional  needs change throughout life 

  • have a knowledge of ingredients and their nutritional and functional properties and be able to apply this knowledge to suit user needs. 

  • suggest healthier alternatives to ingredients and know the foods which are in season, and know how to make economical choices. 

  • know the key nutrients in the dishes they make 

  • know how to make comparisons between commercial and home made products. 

  • know about Product/Food labelling. know the factors affecting food choice. 

KS3 DTR.pdf

KS3 DTC.pdf

Food Preparation and Nutrition KS4 

Food Preparation and Nutrition equips learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to cook and apply the principles of food science, nutrition and healthy eating. It encourages learners to cook, enables them to make informed decisions about food and nutrition and allows them to acquire knowledge in order to be able to feed themselves and others affordably and nutritiously, now and later in life.  

 By the end of KS4 pupils will be able to: 

• demonstrate effective and safe cooking skills by planning, preparing and cooking a variety of food commodities whilst using different cooking techniques and equipment  

• develop knowledge and understanding of the functional properties and chemical characteristics of food as well as a sound knowledge of the nutritional content of food and drinks  

• understand the relationship between diet, nutrition and health, including the physiological and psychological effects of poor diet and health  

• understand the economic, environmental, ethical and socio-cultural influences on food availability, production processes, diet and health choices  

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of functional and nutritional properties, sensory qualities and microbiological food safety considerations when preparing, processing, storing, cooking and serving food  

• understand and explore a range of ingredients and processes from different culinary traditions (traditional British and international) to inspire new ideas or modify existing recipes. 

KS4 Food & Nutrition.pdf

Engineering KS4 

We aim to enable pupils to have an understanding of Engineering to help make informed choices about possible future career paths. To experience and promote an interest in Engineering Manufacture, material science, precision and repeatability and to be knowledgeable about the influence of manufacturing restrictions within the design industry. A practical approach to teaching and learning will provide learners with knowledge in engineering technology and develop critical thinking, creativity and dextrous skills through engaging practical experience.                                                                                                                                                                

By the end of KS4 pupils will be able to: 

  • Understand engineering materials and processes, and their application in the manufacture of engineered products and basic engineering processes.  

  • Understand types of engineering materials such as ferrous and non-ferrous metals, alloys, polymers, thermosetting plastics, ceramics, composites, smart materials and new and emerging materials.

  • Understand procedures used during the planning and preparing stages in the manufacture of engineered products. Learners are required to plan and make a pre-production product by conventional (non-Computer Numerical Control (CNC)) methods to develop a suitable product. Pupils will have the opportunity to apply appropriate processes for making pre-production products using hand-held tools, measuring and marking equipment safely.  

  • Produce Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings of a product to produce a batch of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) manufactured examples. Also, pupils will understand how computer control can be used in the high-volume/mass production of engineered products. Pupils will develop knowledge and understanding of computer applications in the design and manufacture of engineered products and know the procedures for setting up CNC equipment to produce a batch of products to the required specification. Pupils will also investigate methods used to compare items manufactured by manually controlled and CNC production. 

  • Understand how the properties and characteristics of materials impact on the design specification for the development of a new product and appreciate the different production methods available to produce engineered products. 

  • Understand, and be able to apply, the processes for making pre-production products, using a range of hand tools, measuring and marking equipment safely. 

  • Use computer applications to manufacture engineered products and produce CAD drawings of a product. Pupils will understand how computer control is used to produce engineered products in high-volume 

KS4 Engineering.pdf

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