Design & Technology Department Website

The Design and Technology department at Nonsuch is staffed by a team of four experienced and enthusiastic specialists, led by Head of Department Mrs Gell. The department is housed in a suite of three large, bright, purpose-built rooms. The department also benefits from a technician who helps with preparation in all areas. 

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The department comprises three areas, Resistant Materials & Graphics, Textiles and Food Technology. At KS3 pupils are given an opportunity to experience all areas of the D&T curriculum in group sizes of no more than twenty. In Years 7 and 8 pupils rotate around the three areas of the department each year and have a triple period each week. In Year 9 they opt for two disciplines, spending half a year on each and have two periods a week. Homework is set on a regular basis.

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At KS4, Design & Technology is a popular subject. Currently the department offers full and short courses in Graphic Products, Food Technology and Textiles Technology. 

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At KS5 the department offers Product Design, which can be taken using one of two routes, 3D Design or Textiles. The A level course is now in its fifth year and numbers have grown rapidly. 

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The department is developing a range of software and hardware facilities, which pupils at all levels are encouraged to use.

A range of activities are organised outside lessons to ensure pupils receive the broadest D&T experience possible. We also offer lunchtimes and after school practical workshops. At KS4 and KS5 students are encouraged to make maximum use of external sources i.e. museums, libraries and exhibitions.

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