HOME ABOUT SCHOOL INFORMATION DEPARTMENTS STUDENTS PARENTS CAREERS MILLFIELD MESSENGER VACANCIES CONTACT US Technology TEACHERS AND ROLES IN DEPARTMENT Mr Wood – Head of Curriculum Miss Norman – D & T Teacher (Specialist subject knowledge: Food Preparation and Nutrition) Mrs Winterson – D & T Teacher (Specialist subject knowledge: Resistant Materials) ABOUT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY In Design Technology pupils combine practical and technological skills with creative thinking to design and make products and systems that meet human needs. They learn to use current technologies and consider the impact of future technological developments. They learn to think creatively and intervene to improve the quality of life, solving problems as individuals and members of a team. At KS3 pupils are taught D & T on a rotation between Resistant Materials, Product Design, Food and Textiles. At KS4 pupils may opt to study for GCSEs in Design & Technology, Food Preparation and Nutrition or a GCSE in Art and Design. The subject is taught in specialist areas A29 Dedicated technology rooms A27 Dedicated technology rooms A24 Food preparation and nutrition room HOMEWORK In line with school policy: KS3: Pupils are expected to complete one homework per week. This will normally be the completion of a takeaway homework project. KS4: Pupils will be given specific homework based on their GCSE controlled assessment / theory work. SANCTIONS: Pupils failing to complete work on time are asked to: 1. Complete homework at lunch time, break or after school. 2. They are then placed in a detention. 3. Parents are contacted. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Homework club/Drop in: Open to Yr 9, 10 and 11 Design & Technology students. Guidance and help given after school to Yrs 9, 10 and 11 pupils on the run up to coursework deadlines. KS3 Technology Rotation Design and Technology learning journey FPN Learning Journey Student Resources Copyright © 2019 Millfield - Designed & Developed by