Design Technology

Design Technology is a dynamic subject that offers children a broad range of skills and experiences. We aim to offer a variety of creative and practical activities that will help to build the knowledge and understanding of designing, making and evaluating.

At Millbrook Junior School, Design Technology is taught using real-life contexts for learning. Pupils investigate and evaluate what already exists, and they design and make their own products before evaluating their creations. Pupils develop their understanding of cooking and nutrition through preparing a range of dishes. This is supported by developing their technical and subject knowledge. Children are taught appropriate vocabulary about their projects and the processes.

As children progress through school, we aim to develop the next generation of designers, engineers and technologists. We aim to provide design opportunities, which inspire children to create, experience, and participate in our world’s diverse arts and culture through Design Technology. Children are taught the purpose of Design Technology, understanding the important skills that they are learning and of their purpose in the wider world.

Design Technology  

Autumn 1 

Autumn 2 

Spring 1       

Spring 2 

Summer 1 

Summer 2 

Year 3 

 

 

Moving Technology

 

'Framing an image

 

Cooking well

Year 4 

 

Fresh Food

 

Fabrics with functions  

 

Fort Builders 

Year 5 

 

   

                     Mechanisms 

 

Seasonal Foods

Architecture 

Year 6  

 

 

Bridge Building Engineers

 

Food

 

Make Do and Mend 

Subject Leader: Andrew Wood

Design Technology Progression Grid

Our Address

Millbrook Junior School
Churchill Way
Kettering
NN15 5DP

Tel: 01536  517049

General Enquiries

If you wish to contact the school please ring and speak to Mrs Laura Wheatley on Reception (phone: 01536 517049) or use the contact form on the left to send an email message.

If you wish to speak to our Chair of Governors, Mr Paul Davies, he can be contacted in writing via the school address.

Other Key Contacts

Headteacher: Mrs Danielle Warren

Receptionist: Mrs Laura Wheatley

Chair of Governors:  Mr Paul Davies

SENCO:  Mrs Nicola Farnworth