Design & Technology
Design Technology
At The Nightingale Federation we recognise that Design and Technology is an inspiring and practical subject. 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’ ideas. We value and encourage children’s creativity and thinking skills by supporting high levels of questioning and efficiency against applied skills. Across the subject children have opportunities to draw upon other subjects such as mathematics, science, computing and art as well as acquiring a broad range of subject specific knowledge. Children learn how to take risks, becoming resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens as well as having a good understanding of safety aspects against each unit. 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 of the creativity, culture, wealth and well-being of the children and support them with understanding for future opportunities.