Design Technology
Our aim in Technology is to develop curious, confident, and creative young people who are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resilience to thrive in a fast-changing world. We provide a vibrant and diverse curriculum that introduces learners to a broad spectrum of design, engineering, textiles, and food disciplines.
At its heart, our intent is to inspire learners to question, explore, and innovate, while becoming responsible consumers, reflective creators, and problem-solvers of tomorrow.
Technology is about people—everything we wear, eat, use, or interact with has been designed, engineered, or developed by someone who was willing to experiment, take risks, and learn from mistakes. In Design Technology, Food Preparation & Nutrition, Hospitality and catering and Textiles, learners gain hands-on experience that encourages them to make connections between science, culture, society, and the environment. They develop practical skills across materials, food, textiles, and digital technologies while learning to value the impact design, fashion, and nutrition choices can have on individuals, communities, and the wider world.
Our curriculum reflects our shared values:
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Look after each other – through collaboration, empathy, and teamwork.
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Enjoy our school – by engaging in exciting, creative, and practical learning experiences.
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Aim high – by building confidence to take risks, innovate, and achieve ambitious outcomes.
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Respect one another – by celebrating diversity in culture, food, fashion, and design.
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Never stop learning – by developing resilience, curiosity, and a love for lifelong learning.
We celebrate the diversity of our learners and encourage them to embrace design, food, textiles, and innovation in all their forms—recognizing cultural traditions, sustainability, and global perspectives. Our aim is to foster a lifelong love of creativity, problem-solving, and food, while equipping students with the practical skills and knowledge to make informed, responsible decisions in their futures.
Please see parental overview of the courses in KS3 below and KS4 in the corresponding buttons.
Design Technology Key Stage 3 Curriculum Roadmap
Future Pathways
Technology opens a wide range of opportunities. Learners can progress into:
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Design, Engineering, Textiles, Fashion, Product Development or Entrepreneurship.
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Apprenticeships such as Food Technologist, Advanced Engineer, Fashion & Textiles Professional, Commis Chef, or Hospitality Specialist.
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Further study in fields such as Food Science, Nutrition, Fashion & Textile Design, Architecture or Product Engineering.
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Careers ranging from Designer, Engineer, Nutritionist, Textile Innovator, and Product Development Scientist to Teacher, Health & Safety Inspector and Quality Manager.
Links for Support/Help at Home
- Use of student resources located within WHS SharePoint for students
- Building upon interests that form throughout the topics studied by practising more at home
- Gallery Visits/Attend artist workshops
- Cooking and baking at home, especially practising the skills developed in school
- Practising the skills developed in 2D and 3D design
- Use of YouTube tutorials for further practice on skills covered
- Participation within national competitions promoted by the Technology Department alongside School-based competitions via social media/Posters
- Participating in enrichment opportunities and clubs (in school and out of school)
