Why is Design and Technology so important? 
At Meath Green Infant School, we are passionate about delivering a high-quality Design and Technology curriculum that enables children to become creative, practical and confident problem-solvers. Through the four key strands of mechanisms, structures, textiles and food & nutrition, children learn how everyday products are designed and made while developing resilience, independence and fine motor skills. 

Our curriculum is inclusive and aspirational, ensuring all children can succeed and see themselves as designers and makers. We celebrate designers, foods, cultures and real-life contexts so learning is meaningful and engaging. Key subject-specific vocabulary is explicitly taught and revisited so children can confidently talk about their ideas, materials and processes. 

How do we teach Design and Technology? 
Design and Technology is taught through engaging, hands-on projects that are carefully linked to our topics and build progressively from Reception to Year 2. Children learn through designing, making and evaluating across all four strands. For example, pupils create moving models using simple mechanisms, explore structures through junk modelling and purposeful builds, develop sewing skills in textiles, and learn about food and nutrition; where food comes from and learn practical life skills through cooking activities such as making soup, smoothies and healthy wraps. 

Key vocabulary is modelled, displayed and embedded in every lesson to support understanding for all learners. 

By the time children leave us… 
Children will be confident to design, make and evaluate products across mechanisms, structures, textiles and food & nutrition using appropriate tools, materials and technical language. They will understand healthy choices, safe food preparation, strong and stable structures, simple mechanisms and basic sewing skills. Most importantly, they will leave as curious, capable and resilient learners who can apply their knowledge through practical, first-hand experiences.