Annotated Programme of Study – Key messages, advice & notes for schools

For primary and secondary schools

This annotated Programme of Study provides key messages, practical advice and explanatory notes to help schools understand and deliver the National Curriculum for Design and Technology.

Produced by the D&T Expert Group, it explains important terminology and curriculum requirements, making it a useful reference for teachers, departments and school leaders.

The resource also introduces six essential principles for high quality D&T: user, purpose, functionality, innovation, design decisions and authenticity.