The Design department is extremely well-equipped with a broad selection of tools and machinery, enabling pupils to work with a range of materials such as plastic, wood and electronics.

Lessons involve a combination of teacher-led oral discussions, practical work and written design work, whilst Projects are designed to reflect the modern Design & Technology curriculum by embracing multi-media solutions, including the use of a range of computer packages and CAD systems.  Children embark on a range of special projects utilising their specific skills, backgrounds and experience. In this subject there is no ‘right answer.’ Instead, different solutions to the same problem are suggested, questioned and valued.  Great opportunities exist for cross curricular links with science and computing.  In year 8, pupils also progress on to building and programming robots.

We believe strongly that all children are, by nature, designers and we encourage this creative thought in every child who enters the workshop. We are proud of the enjoyment that the children gain from their lessons at every level in the School as well as the scholarships that the children have obtained in Design.