Intent
At Stamfordham, we aim to provide an art / DT curriculum which enables all learners to explore the arts and develop their skills over time. As well as weekly art / DT lessons, we also have art focus weeks which allows the pupils to work with different media and explore the work of famous artists. We organise art-based trips and provide extra-curricular clubs to further enhance the provision we have to offer.
Implementation
At Stamfordham, Design and Technology is taught in a variety of ways to ensure pupils develop their skills over time. We also plan lessons that encourage children to solve real-life problems to ensure design and technology work is purposeful and practical. We use a design, make and evaluate process in our lessons and pupils are encouraged to talk about their learning and how their designs could be improved.
We hold regular art / DT weeks which are usually based around a theme, this supports our wider curriculum. For example, during the materials topic, pupils were asked to design and make a shoe to keep their feet dry in the rain.
Impact
Progress in design and technology is monitored termly to ensure all pupils meet their full potential.