Design and Technology
"Attainment in the specialist subjects is high. "OFSTED July 2011
"The centre clearly has high expectations of their candidates who responded with creativity and enthusiasm." AQA moderator feedback, September 2011
We aim to support the development of student’s designs and making skills, recognising the value of each individual’s ideas, working together safely to develop practical skills and celebrating the achievements of each student.
We recognise the importance of preparing students to take an active and creative role in developing new technologies, understanding the technological world around them and making a positive contribution to innovation and the well being of others.
Students are challenged to participate in a wide range of activities within the department including working with visiting designers and engineers such as Aston Martin to competing in national competitions such as the Greenpower formula 24 races."
The department is equipped with an extensive range of computer aided design and manufacture facilities which allow students to gain experience of the latest manufacturing technology as well as traditional hand crafts. Woodturning, hand embroidery and drawing skills are taught alongside computer aided design, computer controlled embroidery, laser cutting and manufacture.
Throughout KS3, we encourage students to explore a wide range of materials as well as to develop a personal response to design and understanding of the role design plays in society. Students find studies within the department rewarding and value the support they receive.
AS+A2 Level Textiles and Product Design
Staff Contacts
Head of department
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- Name:
- Simon Hill
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- hill.s@we-learn.com
Other department staff
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- Name:
- Keith Bright
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- bright.k1@we-learn.com
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- Name:
- Micah Jackson
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- jackson.m3@we-learn.com
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- Name:
- Natasha Triassi
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- triassi.n@we-learn.com
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- Name:
- Debbie Rees
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- Rees.d1@we-learn.com