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At KS3 the Technology department works on a carousel of Food, Graphic Products, Resistant Materials and Textiles following the national curriculum.  The students produce a theory and design booklet for each subject, which is then accompanied by a practical piece of work in the specific area. They develop skills, knowledge and understanding of materials in all areas.

Please click here to download your copy of the KS3 carousel.

At KS4 students are able to select from GCSE Textiles, Graphics, Resistant Materials and Food Technology.  

Textiles and Graphics subjects follow OCR board. 

They complete two controlled assessed projects and one exam over two years. The full course comprises of three units, and is assessed as follows:

-Introduction to design and making - practical task (Controlled assessment - 30%)
-Making quality products - practical task (Controlled assessment - 30%)
-Sustainability and the technical aspects of designing and making (Exam - 40%)

Food Technology follows Welsh Board

They complete two controlled assessed projects and one exam over two years. The full course comprises of three units, and is assessed as follows:
-Two controlled assessments worth 60%:    Task 1 (40 marks) & Task 2 (80 marks)
-Exam worth 40%

Resistant Materials follows AQA board
They complete one controlled assessed project and one exam over two years. The full course comprises of two units, and is assessed as follows:
-One Controlled Assessment (60%) and one Exam (40%).

At KS5 students are able to follow a Graphic Products course which is assessed as such:

A Level
AS: They complete three controlled assessed projects and one exam in one year. The three units of controlled assessment are Product Analysis, Product Design and Product Manufacture.
A2: They complete one controlled assessed project and one exam in one year. The results of AS year contribute to the final results for A Level.

Food AS preparation for life: None assessed.
A program of study which prepares A level students, for living away from home at University. Preparing meals and budgeting.