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Technology and Computing

Technology and Computing at Philip Morant School allows students of all abilities to develop and demonstrate their creative flair, their ability to problem solve and build a range of practical skills within  a range of subject disciplines.  We create a climate where students are enthusiastic and have pride in their work. They will build on previous experiences and acquire new knowledge, skills and attributes applying these across a range of contexts. The subject will equip them with the necessary skills to meet their own and the needs of others in an ever changing and unpredictable world. They will be given the opportunity to consider how they design for tomorrow through new, emerging and digital technologies.

Curriculum Intent

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What will students learn in school?

How can I support Technology at home?

How can I support with Technology at home?

Support students at home by getting your child involved in STEM challenges and activities. https://hands-on-science.co.uk/ks3-ks4-stem-challenges Viewing manufactured products around your home, thinking about the tools and processes used to create them. Which processes have been learnt in school which can be applied to them?

For further inspiration and a better understanding of traditional and modern manufacturing processes, try watching TV programmes such as ‘The Repair Shop’ or ‘The Great British Sewing Bee’ on BBC1.

Look through any assembly instructions you might have in the home (such as IKEA) or maintenance manuals (for electrical products) that you might have in the home. Using the information sheet provided, try and identify what type of drawings have been included. Alternatively, find examples on the internet.

Encourage students to use resources posted on the Google classroom, meet all hand-in dates so they can benefit from whole class feedback and attend any additional sessions offered if they are invited to attend.

How can I support with Food Tech at home?

Students can develop their practical skills and confidence in the kitchen at home by supporting cooking meals for the family. This could be shopping and preparing ingredients, cooking, presenting a dish or maintaining a tidy, clean and safe environment. Students are encouraged to research recipes to improve their commodity knowledge enabling them to adapt dishes. Here are a few websites and programmes we recommend to students.

How can I support with Engineering at home?

Students can refer to websites such as: https://www.technologystudent.com/, Careers in Engineering: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z7n4bdm and Design and Technology on BBC Bitesize: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/z4nfwty

How can I support with Graphic Design at home?

Students can look at a variety of design movements such as dada movement, art nouveau and modernism. Vox YouTube is a good resource where students can watch interviews with with professional designers and gather inspiration from a range of sources.

How can I support with Product Design at home?

Look at examples of simple manufactured products in the home. Consider the materials, tools and processed that have been used to make them. What processes learnt in school can be applied to items found in your home? For further inspiration and a better understanding of traditional and modern manufacturing processes, try watching TV programmes such as ‘The Repair Shop’ or ‘The Great British Sewing Bee’ on BBC1.

Use Seneca Learning or BBC Bitesize.

Encourage students to use resources posted on the Google classroom, meet all hand-in dates so they can benefit from whole class feedback and attend any additional sessions offered if they are invited to attend.

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