This resource is a self-assessment tool for Design and Technology Subject leaders. It poses questions across curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, resources and teacher development; allowing you to RAG rate Design and Technology in your school. Please note that although quite extensive, you may find that this is not totally suitable for your setting and therefore some questions may be omitted.

A pack of 5 widgetised word mats to support pupils with and without SEND in Design and Technology (Structures). The word mats included cover; Type Processes Function Tools Parts They feature the key vocabulary , specific to learning about structures.

A pack of 4 widgetised word mats to support pupils with and without SEND in Design and Technology (Textiles). The word mats included cover; Processes Making Materials Tools They feature key vocabulary, specific to textile technology.

A pack of 5 widgetised word mats to support pupils with or without SEND in Design and Technology (Electrical Components). The words mats included cover the following areas; Process Symbols Circuits Components 1 Components 2 They feature key vocabulary relevant to each area of electrical systems.

A pack of 4 widgetised word mats to support pupils with and without SEND in Design and Technology (Cooking and Nutrition). The mats included cover; Ingredients Making Processes Utensils They feature key vocabulary, specific to each area of cooking and nutrition.

A pack of 4 widgetised word mats to support pupils with and without SEND in design and Technology (Mechanisms). The word mats included cover; Process Making Wheels and Axles Sliders and Levers They feature the key vocabulary, specific to each area of mechanisms.

This resource is aimed at helping educators implement Metacognitive practices into their lessons with ease. Being a relatively new concept to Primary Education, this poster highlights some key ways Metacognition can be used in lessons with primary aged children.