Our ‘Tech and Specs’ curriculum area comprises the subjects of Computing and Design Technology.
Understanding Britain’s part in the development of our modern world is of equal importance to understanding the responsibility that this brings. We develop the children’s resilience to investigations, exploring new ideas and working cooperatively to produce quality outcomes which have a purpose.
Please click here to read the Spring 2026 ‘Tech and Specs’ curriculum areas newsletter.
Computing
Computing is concerned with how computers and computer systems work, and how they are designed and programmed. Computer science fosters creativity and teaches students critical thinking skills to become proactive learners.
Our Aims
To develop children’s computer literacy
To be prepared for a future that will include IT computers
To understand the limits of computers and the opportunities
To understand what is safe use of the internet and when to inform an adult
To be able to apply taught knowledge and skills across the rest of the curriculum
To be able to access learning materials at home and at school
Please click here to read the Knowledge Progression in Computing document.
Our Outcomes
Design Technology
Design and technology gives young people the skills and abilities to engage positively with the designed and made world and to harness the benefits of technology. They learn how products and systems are designed and manufactured, how to be innovative and to make creative use of a variety of resources including digital technologies, to improve the world around them
Our Aims |
| To inspire, engage and challenge children’s creativity
To understand how things are designed and made To develop their talents as creative individuals To show how DT is used to solve problems To analyse DT projects on a global scale and understand why some projects work and others do not To develop the correct techniques and understand that it takes practise and perseverance Please click here to read the Knowledge Progression in Design Technology document. |