At Greenfields, we aim to inspire and prepare children with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing and technology-driven world. We believe pupils need a combination of practical skills with critical thinking to design and make products that meet the requirements of a real-life brief. We intend for children to bring their ideas to life through careful design and problem-solving, taking risks to improve quality and resolve problems when necessary. 

"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Design is knowing which ones to keep." - Scott Adams

The national curriculum in DT outlines that all pupils should:

• "Develop the creative, technical and practical expertise needed to perform everyday tasks confidently and to participate successfully in an increasingly technological world."
• "Build and apply a repertoire of knowledge, understanding and skills in order to design and make high-quality prototypes and products for a wide range of users."
• "Critique, evaluate and test their ideas and products and the work of others."
• "Understand and apply the principles of nutrition and learn how to cook."