Design and Technology

At Merstham Primary School, our Design and Technology curriculum encourages children to become innovative thinkers and problem solvers. Through hands-on activities, we inspire curiosity and creativity, helping children develop practical skills while understanding how technology and design shape the world around us.  

Through our GLF Curriculum, children design, make and evaluate a range of products. Through the interdisciplinary curriculum, they use knowledge from other subjects such as Science and Maths to create unique end products. For example, in Year 4 children design and make a motorised CAM toy for a ‘Great Exhibition’ and in Year 5 children carry out market research and create a product for teachers that can see around corners. Our D&T curriculum teaches children to think critically and enables them to develop knowledge and skills which will be valuable for their future. 

How can I support my child with Design and Technology?  

Encourage Building and Crafting  - If possible, provide materials for your child to build simple structures or models. 

Explore Everyday Technology - Discuss how household items work and encourage curiosity about how things are made. 

Involve Them in Projects - Let your child help with simple home DIY projects, giving them the opportunity to apply problem-solving skills.  

Useful Weblinks.  

STEM website - Offers a wide range of resources for primary school students to learn about design, engineering, and technology through interactive activities, challenges, and projects. 

BBC Bitesize: Design and Technology - Videos, and quizzes that cover various aspects of Design and Technology, including structures, mechanisms, and food technology. 

The Design Museum - Resources that introduce children to the world of design, encouraging them to think creatively and understand how products are made.