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title: "SMSC statement – Design and Technology"
url: "https://www.parklandsacademy.co.uk/school-information/curriculum/smsc-statement-design-and-technology"
school: "Parklands High School"
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# SMSC statement – Design and Technology

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## SMSC Design and Technology

Food Department contribute to pupils’ SMSC development by:

### Spiritual

- Providing students with the opportunity to explore designs from all over the world and the global impact of the production of products.
- Understanding how design decisions can impact culture and religion.
- By offering feedback and assessment that values pupils’ effort and achievements.
- Mutual respect is developed through the process of peer evaluation of each other’s work and standards. A pupil’s ability to self-reflect is developed through self-assessment.
- Both classroom and practical based lessons in D&T offer pupils the opportunity to reflect on their experiences, use their imagination and creativity when manufacturing products to solve problems.

### Moral

- By developing individual skills, confidence, independence and creativity through practical lessons. Pupils will be equipped with the appropriate training and knowledge to manage their own safety in the D&T workshops.
- Promoting participation and teamwork in practical lessons – encouraging pupils to work co-operatively and accept accountability for their engagement.
- Reflecting on the ethical issues around design such as price, income, fair trade, pollution and sustainability. Opportunities are provided to appreciate the views of others.
- Reflecting on the moral issues of product production in other countries, including the use of cheap labour and poor working conditions.
- Lessons and extra-curricular activities are offered so that pupils have enjoyment and a fascination to learn about design and manufacturing.

### Social

- Developing partnerships with outside agencies and individuals to extend pupils’ cultural and social awareness i.e. colleges/parents/STEM
- Positive and effective links are made with the world of work and wider community through STEM ambassadors – with visiting speakers and opportunities to enter external competitions.

### Cultural

- Giving pupils the opportunity to explore cultural differences in the use of products and how they’re designed.
- Pupils are encouraged to recognise and respect cultural and social differences of other pupils within lessons.
- Pupils learn about the consumer rights act 2015 and its impact on retail. This includes the relevant British standards for design and manufacturing within the UK.
- Pupils will learn about inclusive design.

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