D&T in Primary Education - Revision history

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	* use a variety of information sources for their research, and set criteria for their designs, which increasingly take account of the views and preferences of the intended user;		* use a variety of information sources for their research, and set criteria for their designs, which increasingly take account of the views and preferences of the intended user;
	* become more familiar with techniques, ''(e.g. brainstorming and product analysis)'' to generate ideas, and have a clearer sense of priorities in their design proposals;		* become more familiar with techniques ''(e.g. brainstorming and product analysis)'' to generate ideas, and have a clearer sense of priorities in their design proposals;
	* use a range of modelling techniques and be able to justify the decisions they make;		* use a range of modelling techniques and be able to justify the decisions they make;
	* plan and evaluate in a more considered manner, and show a greater awareness of constraints and the implications of their designs;		* plan and evaluate in a more considered manner, and show a greater awareness of constraints and the implications of their designs;

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	* use a variety of information sources for their research, and set criteria for their designs, which increasingly take account of the views and preferences of the intended user;		* use a variety of information sources for their research, and set criteria for their designs, which increasingly take account of the views and preferences of the intended user;
	* become more familiar with techniques, eg brainstorming and product analysis to generate ideas, and have a clearer sense of priorities in their design proposals;		* become more familiar with techniques, ''(e.g. brainstorming and product analysis)'' to generate ideas, and have a clearer sense of priorities in their design proposals;
	* use a range of modelling techniques and be able to justify the decisions they make;		* use a range of modelling techniques and be able to justify the decisions they make;
	* plan and evaluate in a more considered manner, and show a greater awareness of constraints and the implications of their designs;		* plan and evaluate in a more considered manner, and show a greater awareness of constraints and the implications of their designs;

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 '''[[Design and Technology]]''' is a practical and creative activity that provides for young children opportunities to:
 * explore the widest range of materials and processes to make things of quality that work;
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 In addition to specific D&T skills, D&T can contribute to the Early Years curriculum by:
 * Providing a real purpose for naming and labelling;
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 * Prompting questioning and investigation;
 * Using ICT to produce images and text to help with their designing and making.
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'''[[Design and Technology]]''' is a practical and creative activity that provides for young children opportunities to:

* explore the widest range of materials and processes to make things of quality that work;
* understand the importance of precision and working carefully;
* develop their knowledge and understanding of all subjects of the curriculum and, in particular, maths, science, ICT and art;
* develop skills and confidence in talking to others and writing about what they have done;
* make sense of the 'made world' that surrounds them;
* work individually and in teams;
* work safely;
* enjoy a motivating learning experience . . . . . and have fun!

In addition to specific D&T skills, D&T can contribute to the Early Years curriculum by:

* Providing a real purpose for naming and labelling;
* Encouraging children to talk about what they have made;
* Encouraging sorting and counting skills;
* Requiring routines to be followed correctly;
* Giving opportunity to help each other and work in pairs and groups;
* Developing persistence and the ability concentrate;
* Developing fine motor skills;
* Providing a creative medium;
* Prompting questioning and investigation;
* Using ICT to produce images and text to help with their designing and making.

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