Design and technology

The primary design technology curriculum aims to help children develop their creativity, problem-solving skills, and practical skills. It also helps them to understand how things are made and how technology is used in the world around them. 

Here are some of the specific aims of the primary design technology curriculum: 

• To develop children's creative skills, such as designing and making products. 

• To help children to understand the design process, from identifying a need to evaluating the finished product. 

• To encourage children to experiment with different materials and techniques. 

• To help children to develop their technical skills, such as using tools and equipment safely. 

• To help children to understand the impact of design and technology on the environment and society.