Technology has been described as being 'the most important influence upon society'. Technology, indeed lies at the very heart of our society, and has been a driving force in shaping our society. The teaching of quality design and technology in our schools is a vital requirement for the country's future in the 21st century.
"Technology is essentially about allowing our pupils and students to develop their capability, through combining and making skills with knowledge and understanding in order to create quality products. The knowledge and understanding comes not only from technological activities, but from other areas of the curriculum such as science, mathematics, art and design, business and environmental education." James Dyson
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Experiencing Technology through all key stages
Within this department we have adopted a creative approach to demonstrate how technology is an essential ingredient of our lives. Through historical and present day perspectives, and with the use of radical approaches and incremental design concepts playing an important feature within technology boundaries, all pupils and students are made aware of the importance and need for technology development and innovation.
We aim to deliver technology as a rewarding and enjoyable experience using the expertise and enthusiasm offered by all the staff. Multi-skilling is a key feature of our approach developing an awareness that no boundaries exist as regards discrimination and equal opportunity in being a Technologist.
Self Study
Pupils are asked to use their organiser to aid their own personalised learning and planning routine to ensure they work independently and meet all deadlines, especially our exam pupils and students. Good planning, drafting and proof reading forms key elements of their road to success. All are actively encouraged to use our lunch time facilities at both lunch time and after school. Using the VLE and our specially purchased 'on-line resources allow pupils and 'A' level students alike, to study at home.