DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
Interacting with the modern world.
Just one of the major aims of the Design and Technology Department at Bedford High School. Students are helped to develop creative and problem solving skills and gain experience of working in the key areas of Food, Resistant Materials, and Graphical Products.
Design and Technology is a popular non-core subject at Bedford High School. This is thanks to a friendly yet professional learning environment made possible by the hard work of both staff and students.
Department Staff and Responsibilities
Mrs R Puzzar – Teaching and Learning Manager
Mrs C Williams – Teaching and Learning Coordinator Catering and Hospitality
Mrs C Fletcher – Teaching and Learning Coordinator Design Technology
Mrs S Earner – Teacher of Catering & Hospitality
Mrs A McLeod – Teacher of Catering and Hospitality
Mrs B Markland – Food Technician
Mrs L Brandwood-Price – Combined Technician DT & Science
Key Stage 3
Year 7—Topics:
Food Technology
In year 7, students cover the basics in Food so that they’re able to independently chop and prepare ingredients and safely use a wide variety of equipment. Students will learn about food safety and the eat well guide as well as preparing the following dishes: Fruit salad, Minestrone soup, Bolognese, Chicken curry, Scones, Fruit crumble and Cous Cous salad.
Design & Technology
Students have the opportunity to work with different materials including fabric, wood and plastic producing tow projects throughout Year 7. Students experience practical lessons and the opportunity to work with Computer Aided Design Software.
Year 8—Topics:
Food Technology
In year 8, students delve deeper into nutrition and build on their knowledge of the eat well guide. They will investigate macro and micro nutrients before moving on to look at cultural foods. Students will continue to develop their practical skills, using a broader range of techniques and equipment to make the following dishes: Veg quesadilla, Chicken goujons, Stir fry, Bread plait, Mac n cheese and Meringues.
Design & Technology
Students continue to develop their design and making skills with a range of challenging projects. They gain experience of working with some of the latest technologies in school, allowing them to solve problems in innovative ways and to create objects from their own designs that are of high quality.
Year 9—Topics:
Food Technology
In year 9, students consider life after Bedford as we cover topics such as budgeting, allergies, intolerances and food labelling. Our aim is for students to finish year 9 able to independently cook and prepare healthy meals to feed themselves and others in the future. Students prepare a tasty range of dishes before finishing KS3, these include: Vegetable samosas, Stuffed chicken breast and wedges, Chocolate cheesecake, Toad in the hole, Cottage Pie and Victoria Sponge.
Design & Technology
In Year 9 students develop hands-on problem-solving skills. They learn to approach design challenges creatively while considering factors such as material selection sustainability and users needs. They develop technical knowledge and learn about construction methods and manufacturing techniques like lazer cutting. Students learn how to critically evaluate their own work and that of others, iterating designs for continuous improvement.
Key Stage 4 courses available:
Vocational Award in Hospitality and Catering
Level 1/2 Hospitality & Catering
This course is made up of 2 units:
Unit 1: The hospitality and Catering Industry- 40% exam
Unit 2: Hospitality and Catering in Action- 60% coursework project and practical exam
The Assessment is an external exam for unit 1 and a controlled assessment for unit 2. This also includes a practical task that pupils will plan, prepare, and make in controlled conditions.
Course overview: This course allows learners the opportunity to learn about the hospitality and catering industry. There is a focus on practical learning and pupils make a wide repertoire of sweet and savoury dishes. The theory topics focus on what it is like to work within the Hospitality and Catering industry, nutrition and menu planning.
GCSE 3D Design
Three-dimensional design is defined here as the design, prototyping and modelling or making of primarily functional and aesthetic products, objects, and environments, drawing upon intellectual, creative and practical skills.
Areas of study
In Component 1 and Component 2 students are required to work in one or more area(s) of three-dimensional design, such as those listed below:
• architectural design
• sculpture
• ceramics
• product design
• jewellery and body adornment
• interior design
• environmental/landscape/garden design
• exhibition design
• 3D digital design
• designs for theatre, film and television.
They may explore overlapping areas and combinations of areas.
Knowledge, understanding and skills
Students must develop and apply the knowledge, understanding and skills specified in the Subject content to realise personal intentions relevant to three-dimensional design and their selected area(s) of study.
Skills
Within the context of three-dimensional design, students must demonstrate the ability to:
• use three-dimensional techniques and processes, appropriate to students’ personal intentions, for example:
o model making
o constructing
o surface treatment
o assembling
o modelling
• use media and materials, as appropriate to students’ personal intentions, for example:
o drawing materials
o clay
o wood
o metal
o plaster
o plastic
o found materials.
Subject Intent and Learning Journey
The following link outlines what students will learn at each stage of their journey at Bedford in Design & Technology. This includes the key knowledge, skills and concepts they will encounter through their exciting and aspirational journey in Design & Technology.
Design & Technology Y7 Curriculum Intent and Learning Journey
Design & Technology Y8 Curriculum Intent and Learning Journey
Design & Technology Y9 Curriculum Intent and Learning Journey
Design & Technology Y10 & 11 Curriculum Intent and Learning Journey
Food KS3 Curriculum Intent and Learning Journey