Pupils are taught to design and make products through the development and understanding of practical craft skills in areas such as woodworking, model making, sewing and cooking.

The Design & Technology programme offers children stimulating opportunities and challenges through the practical application of knowledge and skills often gained in other curriculum areas such as Science or Mathematics. Individual ideas are developed and realised through the process of designing and making, and an awareness of the design technology of existing products is promoted through investigation, disassembling and evaluating.

Although much of the work is conducted in groups, individuals are taught to acquire and apply specific skills, knowledge and concepts, leading to a high level of design and technology ability. It sometimes presents another springboard to increased confidence as it often offers a different set of exciting challenges to more traditional subjects.