Design and Technology at Mayflower

At Mayflower we teach Design and Technology as a practical and creative subject that equips children with the skills to design, create, and evaluate products for a purpose. We focus on the three key stages of design - designing, making and evaluating. Children begin by researching and generating ideas, developing designs based on user needs. They then bring their ideas to life using tools and materials safely and effectively. Finally, they assess their creations, considering how well they meet the intended purpose and how they could be improved.

The curriculum covers a range of key areas, including:

Structures: Building models using materials like card, wood, or plastic to explore stability and strength.
Mechanisms and Mechanical Systems: Exploring levers, pulleys, gears, and linkages to understand movement.
Textiles: Learning stitching techniques to design and make fabric products.
Food Technology: Understanding nutrition, food safety, and cooking techniques to create healthy dishes.
Electrical Systems: Introducing basic circuits and their applications in designs.

Through DT, children develop key skills such as teamwork, resilience and practical problem-solving in the wider world.