What does Design and Technology look like at Irlam Primary School?
Design & Technology at Irlam Primary School uses each pupil’s creativity and imagination in an inspiring, rigorous and practical way. We follow the schools aims to Respect each other’s ideas, values and needs, Aspire to solve real and relevant problems and Achieve what we set out to do. Pupils learn to take risks, become resourceful, innovative and enterprising. They developed a critical understanding of the impact of design and technology has on daily life and the wider world.
Where a scheme of work is mentioned, teachers use these as a starting point for their planning to ensure coverage and progression. They adapt and adjust this planning to suit the individual needs of the learners in their class and where possible to reflect the local area.