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Year 11

This curriculum map provides an overview of the design technology journey students will experience throughout the academic year. It outlines the sequence of design processes, material studies, and practical projects alongside key assessment points designed to monitor and support student progress. The curriculum is carefully sequenced to build knowledge progressively, with each unit providing the foundation for future learning, ensuring all students develop technical understanding, creative design skills, and practical making abilities appropriate to their age and stage. 

Half-term Unit(s) of Work Key Assessments
Autumn 1 Developing design ideas Developing design ideas - iterations, modelling and annotations
Designing and making principles
Autumn 2  Realising design ideas Testing, QC/QA, manufacturing processes
Spring 1 Analysing and evaluating Third party feedback, modifications, commercial viability
Designing and making principles
Spring 2 Technical Principles Preparation for GCSE Examination - past exam papers
Systems approach to designing
Summer 1   Exam preparations
Summer 2