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 |









