Technology

Curriculum Aims

Our Technology curriculum is designed to be inspiring, rigorous and practical. Using creativity and imagination, students design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. They acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw on disciplines such as mathematics, science, engineering, computing and art. Students learn how to take risks, becoming resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens. Through the evaluation of past and present design and technology, they develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider world. High-quality design and technology education makes an essential contribution to the creativity, culture, wealth and well-being of the nation. The curriculum is also designed to teach acceptance and engagement with the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

The Technology department provides pupils the opportunity to study a broad range of subjects at Key stage 4. Pupils can choose from; Design and Technology (AQA), Engineering Design (OCR Cambridge Nationals), Food Preparation and Nutrition (Eduqas), Child Development (OCR Cambridge Nationals), Hair and Beauty (VTCT), and Health and Social Care (BTEC).

Curriculum Pathways

Design and Technology Curriculum Pathway
Engineering Design Curriculum Pathway
Child Development Curriculum Pathway
Hair and Beauty Curriculum Pathway
Health and Social Care Curriculum Pathway
Food Preparation and Nutrition Curriculum Pathway

Curriculum model 2022-2023

KS4 Modular Overview

Click the links below to view the detailed overview of each curriculum content taught throughout KS4.  Each modular overview provides information on the knowledge and skills taught at each stage within the intended curriculum.

Design and Technology Modular Overview
Engineering Design Modular Overview
Child Development Modular Overview
Hair and Beauty Modular Overview
Health and Social Modular Overview
Food Preparation and Nutrition Modular Overview

Faculty

Mrs L. Ferns:  Head of Technology
Mrs H. Hampson: Teacher of Technology/Assistant Headteacher
Mr D. Blake: Deputy Leader of Technology
Miss L. Brown: Teacher of Technology
Mr J. Smith: Teacher of Technology
Mrs B. Blackmore: Teacher of Hair and Beauty
Mr E Fearon: DT Technician