Design and Technology
Being a Designer
“All problems are solved by good design.”
STEPHEN GARDINER
At Charlton, Design and Technology plays an important role within our curriculum and is underpinned by our four curriculum drivers: Knowledge, Responsibility, Wonder and Discovery.
Cooking and nutrition is taught as part of Design and Technology across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Learning how to cook is a crucial life skills that enables children to feed themselves and others affordably and well; now and in later life. Children will learn about the principles of nutrition and healthy eating and alongside other subjects, they will learn about where and why food comes from and how ingredients are grown, reared and produced.
