"Where Ideas Come to Life!"

Welcome to the world of Design & Technology — the subject where creativity meets problem-solving, and imagination turns into innovation. 

DT is more than just making things — it’s about thinking differently, solving real-world problems, and designing for a better future. Whether you're sketching ideas, building prototypes, cooking nutritious meals, or exploring how children grow and learn, DT gives you the tools to shape the world around you. 

Why DT is Exciting 

• Hands-On Projects: Build, test, and improve your own creations — from eco-friendly products to smart gadgets and healthy recipes. 

• Creative Freedom: Express your ideas through design, modelling, making, and cooking. 

• Real-World Relevance: Learn how design impacts everything — from fashion and architecture to health and family life. 

• Future-Ready Skills: Develop teamwork, critical thinking, and innovation — skills that are essential in any career. 

• Sustainable Design: Explore the 6Rs — Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle — and design with the planet in mind. 

• Tech & Innovation: Discover how coding, electronics, and smart materials are transforming the way we live. 

• Design Challenges: Take part in exciting competitions and projects that test your creativity and problem-solving skills. 

Food & Nutrition teaches you how to make informed choices about what you eat and how to prepare delicious, healthy meals. You’ll learn: 

• The science behind nutrition and balanced diets 

• Practical cooking skills and food safety 

• How food choices affect health and wellbeing 

• Sustainability in food production and consumption 

Whether you're baking bread, planning meals, or exploring global cuisines, this part of DT helps you become confident in the kitchen and conscious about your health. 

At GCSE, Child Development explores how children grow, learn, and thrive from birth to adolescence. You’ll discover: 

• Physical, emotional, and intellectual development stages. How play supports learning and growth 

• The role of families, education, and society in child wellbeing 

• How to design safe, engaging environments for children 

This area of DT is perfect for students interested in careers in education, healthcare, psychology, or social care. 

Enrichment Opportunities 

DT goes beyond the classroom with exciting enrichment experiences that connect learning to the real world: 

• Atlassian Williams F1 STEM Partnership 

Dive into the world of high-performance engineering and cutting-edge technology through our collaboration with Williams Formula 1 and Atlassian. Students explore aerodynamics, data analysis, and teamwork in a fast-paced, real-world context. 

• Y9 STEMworks! Activity Day 

 A full day of hands-on challenges, workshops, and team competitions designed to stretch your creativity and problem-solving skills. From robotics to sustainable design, it’s a celebration of innovation! 

• RIAT (Royal International Air Tattoo) Day 

 Experience the thrill of aerospace engineering and aviation at one of the world’s largest airshows. Meet engineers, explore aircraft, and discover how DT shapes the future of flight. 

• Norland Nannies Insight Session 

Learn from one of the UK’s most prestigious childcare training institutions. Students interested in early years education and child development gain valuable insights into professional standards, practical care, and career pathways in childcare. 

• Breastfeeding Society Workshop 

 Explore the science and social aspects of infant nutrition and maternal health. This enrichment opportunity supports Child Development studies by deepening understanding of early bonding, feeding choices, and public health. 

• Good Food Show Visit 

 Discover the latest in culinary innovation, nutrition trends, and sustainable food practices at the Good Food Show. Students engage with chefs, producers, and food experts, gaining inspiration and insight into careers in food and nutrition. 

DT Leads to Amazing Careers 

DT opens doors to careers in: 

• Architecture 

• Engineering 

• Product Design 

• Fashion & Textiles 

• Robotics 

• Environmental Design 

• Nutrition & Dietetics 

• Early Years Education …and so much more! 

 

Other Information 

To support the practical nature of Design & Technology, the department requests a one-off contribution in Year 7 to help cover the cost of materials used throughout Key Stage 3. 

If students choose to study GCSE Design & Technology in Year 10, a further contribution is requested to support the additional resources and materials required for coursework and practical projects. 

 

Curriculum Leader

Kelli Parsons

parsonsk@warnefordschool.org.uk