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Primary EYFS, KS1 & KS2 Design and Technology Schemes of Work & Planning
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Design and Technology Scheme of Work
Kapow Primary
The Kapow Primary Design & Technology scheme covers the full National Curriculum requirements, plus more. Our Digital World units go further to help prepare young learners for an increasingly digital future and give insight into the design world.
The lessons are not just instructive but also fun and engaging, ensuring that pupils are excited about learning
For Years Reception - 6
Features
100+ lesson plans, supporting resources, presentations and videos
Clear planning documentation for subject leaders
Based on the design cycle, following the principles of: ‘Design, Make, Evaluate
Full coverage of the National curriculum through six key strands: Cooking and nutrition, Mechanical systems, Structures, Textiles, and for Key Stage 2, Electrical systems and Digital world.
Bite-sized ‘How-to’ teacher videos to help you model the skills and processes included in the lesson
Integrated CPD gives you guidance on pedagogy and helps you to teach tricky concepts to your class
Digital World units that help prepare children for their future in an increasingly technological world
Adaptable schemes (including long-term plans, condensed and mixed-age plans)
Whole school coverage: EYFS to Upper KS2
Staff Training & Support
Induction materials are sent upon signing up, and there is email support available at enquiries@kapowprimary.com. There are also frequent webinars that are free for members to attend on a variety of topics. Also included are additional supporting resources for subject leaders including subject leader toolkits; mixed year group curriculum plan; vocabulary progression document; pupil progression of skills document; assessment template; curriculum overview and knowledge organisers.
Cost
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The Really Useful Primary Design and Technology Book
Routledge
Years 1 - 6
One-off Purchase
The Really Useful Primary Design and Technology Book brings together essential subject knowledge and pedagogy to support and inspire those planning to teach D&T in the primary school. Offering comprehensive coverage of the 2014 National Curriculum, as well as exciting ideas to extend beyond it, the book is packed full of everything the busy teacher needs to be able to develop children’s key skills and techniques, and a range of big and small projects to put them into practice [read more].
Learning Challange Curriculum D&T
Focus Education
Years 1 - 6
Annual Subscription / One-off Cost
The Focus Education scheme of learning for Design and Technology aims to develop children's skills and knowledge in design, structures, mechanisms, electrical control, and various materials, including food. This scheme of learning fosters creativity and encourages children to reflect on important issues.
PlanBee D&T
PlanBee Resources
Years 1 - 6
One-off Purchase
These DT lesson units have lesson plans with slides, activities and printable resources. They are highly differentiated, packed full of creative DT project ideas, and designed to ensure excellent coverage of the National Curriculum Design and Technology objectives.
Design & Technology Project Based Learning
Prim-Ed Publishing
Years 1 - 6
One-off Purchase
Our project-based learning through Design & Technology series is designed to help teach pupils the content, skills and processes of the design and technology subject area. Through hands-on, real-world projects, four themes are covered – food, cooking and nutrition; clothing and textiles; building and construction; and technological advancements.
Projects on a Page
The Design and Technology Association
Years 1 - 6
One-off Purchase
The Projects on a Page scheme of work was introduced in 2014 to help primary schools in England implement the National Curriculum for D&T in an imaginative way. Based on universal principles of effective teaching and learning in D&T, it is also a valuable resource for schools in other parts of the UK and further afield.
The Primary Knowledge Curriculum: D&T
Primary Knowledge Curriculum
Years 1 - 6
Annual Subscription
The PKC DT curriculum aims to inspire students to think about the important and integral role which design and the creation of designed products play in our society. The curriculum is split into three different areas: ‘cook’, ‘sew’ and ‘build’.
Twinkl Design & Technology
Twinkl
Years 1 - 6
Monthly/Annual Subscription
Excite and engage children with our award-winning scheme of work. Our fully progressive units provide solid building blocks to develop knowledge, skills and concepts. Featuring a wide range of activities created by subject specialists, PlanIt is easy to adapt and well researched so you can teach with confidence.