--- title: "Design and Technology" url: "https://www.parklandsacademy.co.uk/school-information/curriculum/product-design" school: "Parklands High School" --- [![Parklands High School](https://files.schudio.com/parklandshighschool/images/logo/Parklands-Logo_new(2).png)](https://www.parklandsacademy.co.uk/) # Design and Technology ### Design and Technology Curriculum Vision 26 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/parklandshighschool/files/Curriculum/Visions2026/Design_and_Technology_Subject_Vision.pdf) ### ### Design and Technology Curriculum Overviews Year 7 55 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/parklandshighschool/files/Curriculum/Overview2026/D-T_Curriculum_planning_document_-_Year_7.pdf) Year 8 62 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/parklandshighschool/files/Curriculum/Overview2026/D-T_Curriculum_planning_document_-_Year_8.pdf) Year 9 60 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/parklandshighschool/files/Curriculum/Overview2026/D-T_Curriculum_planning_document_-_Year_9.pdf) Year 10 36 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/parklandshighschool/files/Curriculum/Overview2026/D-T_Curriculum_planning_document_-_Year_10.pdf) Year 11 32 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/parklandshighschool/files/Curriculum/Overview2026/D-T_Curriculum_planning_document_-_Year_11.pdf) ### KS4 Course Qualification: GCSE Design and Technology Exam Board: EDUQAS Unit 1 will consist of a written exam which will contribute 50% of the GCSE. This will be a written paper lasting 2 hours. Unit 2 will be a Non-Examination Assessment (NEA) which will contribute to 50% of their award. The theme of the NEA will be determined by the contextual challenge set by the exam board. Candidates will work through an iterative design process to design, manufacture and test a product to satisfy the needs of an appropriate client. ### **Exams** Design and Technology Qualification Type: GCSE Exam Board: EDUQAS Link to Specification: Pupils will complete two units in Design & Technology. Unit 1 is the only exam pupils will complete in Design and Technology. The exam is worth 50% of the overall grade and is 2 hours long. The exam assesses the pupils understanding of the designing and making principles and the core and specialist technical principles. The outcome of this exam will contribute to 50% of the overall grade. ### **Revision Guides** GCP Design and Technology ISBN 9781782947523 ### Careers leading on from Design Technology [Embedded content](https://files.schudio.com/pdf/flipbook/?src=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.schudio.com%2Fparklandshighschool%2Ffiles%2Fdocuments%2FDesign_-_Technology_Careers_guidance_2018.pdf) ### How parents can support their children - Try to provide a quiet, well-lit place for your child to study, away from TV, video games, telephones - Be aware of online resources that can help your child with learning – BBC Bitesize, GCSE Pod, Design Museum, Technoloystudent.com and realsmart - If we have contacted home to offer extra support or revision sessions for your child, please support us and encourage them to attend the activities - Ensure your son/ daughter has the correct equipment. ### Design Technology - Photos of Students' work. 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