Design and Technology
Staffing list:
- Mr Hedicker - Head of Design & Technology
- Miss Cheek - Head of Year 8 and Food Teacher
- Mrs Dawkins - Food Technician
- Ms Ward - Professional Mentor and Technology Teacher
- Mrs Illsley - Careers Co-Ordinator and Technology Teacher
- Mr Keenan - Technology Teacher
- Mr Mount - Technology Teacher
- Mrs Slack - Technology Teacher
- Miss Willsmore - Technology Teacher
To contact a member of the department, please click here to email us.
Vision statement:
Design & Technology department empowers pupils aged 11 to 16 with the creativity, knowledge, and technical skills to design and make innovative solutions for real-world challenges. Through a dynamic curriculum covering Product Design, Graphics, Engineering, and Food Preparation & Nutrition, we inspire pupils to think critically, solve problems, and develop essential life and career skills.
We are committed to:
- Creativity & Innovation – Encouraging pupils to experiment, take risks, and develop original ideas.
- Technical Excellence – Providing high-quality teaching and access to industry-standard tools and processes.
- Sustainability & Responsibility – Promoting sustainable design and ethical decision-making in material choices and food production.
- Future Pathways – Preparing pupils for further education and careers in engineering, design, hospitality, and manufacturing.
Our vision is to foster curious, resilient, and skilled problem-solvers who leave school ready to shape the world around them through design and technology.
Subject curriculum:
- Years 7, 8 and 9 (Key Stage 3) Overview - click here to go to the page
- Years 10 and 11 (Key Stage 4) Engineering Overview - click here to go to the page
- Years 10 and 11 (Key Stage 4) Food Preparation and Nutrition Overview - click here to go to the page
- Years 10 and 11 (Key Stage 4) Graphics Overview - click here to go to the page
- Years 10 and 11 (Key Stage 4) Product Design Overview - click here to go to the page
Y9 Options:
Click on the subject name below to visit the Year 9 options page.
Extracurricular activities
We offer a wide range of subject-related extracurricular activities during lunch break and after school. Click here to open the College Clubs page.
Key dates
Key dates for the year are:
- Engineering Coursework Release Date: 1st June of Year 10
- Product Design Coursework Release Date: 1st June of Year 10
- Food Preparation and Nutrition Coursework Release Date:
- NEA 1 – 1st September of year 11
- NEA 2 – 1st November of year 11
Resources to help you support your child with their studies:
- GCSE Bitesize
- Focus on Design Technology - https://www.focuselearning.co.uk/u/3703/brmwCvbyatdpftBhvlmwmDwBfclacmeeD
- https://www.technologystudent.com/
- https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/
- www.foodafactoflife.org.uk
- www.nutrition.org.uk
Get involved with Design Technology at home:
- Visit the Winchester Science Centre
- Visit the Science Museum
- Visit the Imperial War Museum
- Plan meals and cook together
Love this subject and want to learn more?
- https://www.youtube.com/@veritasium – Deeper dive into STEM topics
- https://www.youtube.com/@smartereveryday – Science and Technology related videos and experiments
- https://www.youtube.com/@EngineeringMindset – Engineering topic videos
- Food Podcast - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0ks7cfv
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