St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School

DT at St Gabriel's

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Kapow Primary Design & Technology 

We use Kapow Primary Design & Technology to support the teaching of DT across the school. This high‑quality scheme provides a clear, structured and inspiring approach that helps children develop practical skills, creativity and problem‑solving abilities. Designed by specialist DT educators, Kapow offers engaging projects that allow pupils to design, make and evaluate products with real purpose.

Why We Use Kapow to Teach Design & Technology

Kapow brings a range of benefits to our DT curriculum:

  • Clear progression of skills: Children build their knowledge and techniques year on year, developing confidence in structures, mechanisms, textiles, electrical systems and cooking and nutrition.

  • High‑quality teacher support: Detailed lesson plans, videos and guidance help teachers deliver ambitious, practical and engaging DT lessons.

  • Real‑life problem solving: Pupils are encouraged to think like designers and engineers, creating products that solve real problems and meet specific design criteria.

  • Creativity and innovation: Lessons promote imaginative thinking, encouraging children to explore ideas, test solutions and refine their work.

  • Practical, hands‑on learning: Children have regular opportunities to design, make and evaluate using a wide range of tools, materials and components.

  • Inclusive and accessible: Activities are designed to support all learners, enabling every child to succeed and enjoy DT.

Coverage of the National Curriculum

Kapow Primary DT fully aligns with the National Curriculum for Design & Technology, ensuring that all statutory requirements are met. This includes:

  • Designing purposeful, functional and appealing products

  • Developing practical skills in cutting, shaping, joining and finishing

  • Understanding mechanisms, structures and simple electrical systems

  • Learning about nutrition and preparing food safely

  • Evaluating existing products and their own work

  • Learning about key designers, engineers and inventors

By using Kapow, we ensure that our pupils receive a rich, engaging and well‑sequenced DT education that builds practical skills, encourages creativity and inspires future designers, makers and problem‑solvers.