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We want all of our children to LIVE - life in all its fullness (John 10:10)
As a Church School, we approach all that we do through our Christian Values which are embedded throughout our curriculum. They are… Love & Kindness, Friendship, Respect, Justice, Freedom & Responsibility, and Equality.
Our Christian Values are integral to all that we do and form the bedrock of our attitudes and approach.
We want all of our children to LIVE - life in all its fullness (John 10:10)
Life long learners
Immersive
Valuing Diversity
Enquiring Minds
Our approach at Bickerton Holy Trinity CE Primary, enthuses the children and leads to really exciting design and technology opportunities within the overall topic-based approach. Children are encouraged to value, appraise and evaluate work of their own, their peers and work of famous designers. As pupils progress, this helps them to be able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of design and technology. Through the study and the evaluation of past and present design and technology, our children develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider world.
The design and technology curriculum is structured into three main strands as derived from the National curriculum and within each strand children plan and design, make and evaluate whilst using the correct terminology and having a greater technical knowledge which is built upon each year. The three strands are;
1- Materials and textiles
2- Food and nutrition
3- Structures, constructions and mechanisms including electricity and technology
A unit of planning from each of the strands is in place for each class which builds on previous learning and ensures progression in both skills and knowledge and understanding throughout the school. Our children are inspired to design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. We encourage children to take risks and to be resourceful in their experiences and learning in Design and technology, which helps them become more resourceful and innovative.