Head of Department
Mrs A Loader
Head of Department
Mrs A Loader
Key Stage 3
All students study Design and Technology at KS3. Each year group is taught following a carousel. Every lesson is taught in a double (2 hours) and each module in the carousel lasts between 7 – 9 weeks in length.
Year 7
In Year 7 the students participate in 4 modules: Food Technology, Textiles Technology, Resistant Materials and CAD/CAM. A design brief is followed and students develop their design and make skills. The modules last for approximately 9 weeks.
Food Technology: the students make products that are healthy, nutritious and could be served as part of a packed lunch.
Textiles Technology: the students design and make a soft toy using basic skills and learning to use the sewing machine.
Resistant Materials: the students design and make a mobile phone holder using wood and developing their skills using machines such as the jig saw.
CAD/CAM: the students design and make a maze puzzle using 2D Design and producing their design on a milling machine.
Year 8
In Year 8 the students participate in 4 modules: Food Technology, Textiles Technology, Resistant Materials and a Jewellery project. A design brief is followed and students develop their design and make skills. The modules last for approximately 9 weeks.
Food Technology: the students make multi-cultural healthy products that would appeal to teenagers.
Textiles Technology: the students design and make a hat for a chosen target group, including the use of applique.
Resistant Materials: the students design and make a mechanical toy developing their understanding of systems and control.
Jewellery: the students design and make a piece of jewellery using the process of computer casting.
Year 9
In Year 9 the students participate in 5 modules: Food Technology, Textiles Technology, Resistant Materials, CAD/CAM and a Graphics project. A design brief is followed and students develop their design and make skills. The modules last for about 7 weeks.
Food Technology: the students make healthy, nutritious products suitable for family meals.
Textiles Technology: the students design and make a bag for a chosen target group for a specific function.
Resistant Materials: the students design and make a storage container/box made from wood. They develop skills such as joining techniques.
CAD/CAM: the students design and make a clock developing their 2D design skills.
Graphics project: the students design and make a mini torch and develop their sketching techniques.
Key Stage 4
The Department offers the following GCSE courses:
GCSE Food Technology – AQA exam board
GCSE Resistant Materials – AQA exam board
GCSE Catering – WJEC exam board
GCSE Child Development – WJEC exam board
Key Stage 5
The Department offers AS & A Level Food Technology – AQA exam board.
Department Resources Available:
The Department has 6 teaching rooms – E8 & E9 are workshops. E7TS is a computer room with 23 computers, a printer/photocopier and also houses the VR milling machine. E11 & E12 are Food Technology rooms. E13 is the Textiles room. The full-time D & T technician has a preparation room which accommodates the circular saw and band saw. There is an additional room which houses a variety of lathes. The part-time Food Technology/Textiles technician is based in the Food/Textiles area.
Extra-Curricular Activities Offered:
Textiles club at lunchtimes in E13 ( Textiles room )
MADE Engineering club on a Tuesday 3.20 – 4.30pm