Technology and Design Department
Head of Department:
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Mr R H Lee Cert Ed BEd (Hons) PGCTE
Teachers in Department:
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Mr R McCoy BEd (Hons)
External Examinations:
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GCSE Technology and Design (CCEA)
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AS & A2 Design and Technology: Product Design: Resistant Materials Technology (Edexcel)
Time Allocation
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Year 8 and 9 – 2 periods per week
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Year 10 – 3 periods per week
Description of Department:
Technology and Design is mainly concerned with solving practical problems. This is done through identifying a problem, finding out more about it through investigation, sketching possible/creative solutions and then giving reasons for selecting the best solution. This solution is then manufactured in one of the two workshops that have a wide selection of machines and equipment. The product can be made in wood, metal, plastic or any combination of these materials. It could also include an electronic, mechanical or computer controlled system. Pneumatics is also taught using compressed air as the energy control system.
This subject is taught in the Technology Centre, a purpose built area which is across the road from the main school building. The Centre has a bright and attractive foyer that displays a range of pupil’s work. There are two systems/planning rooms where problems are analysed and solved before moving into the manufacturing rooms to realise a solution. The emphasis in Technology and Design is on the development of creative design skills and manufacturing capability whilst working with a range of materials.
