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The Design and Technology curriculum is organised in such a way that it provides all pupils with the opportunity to develop themselves as successful learners who are well-prepared and excited about life after Ormskirk School. Design and Technology will prepare pupils to participate confidently and successfully in an increasingly technological world. Pupils will gain awareness and learn from wider influences on Design and Technology including historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic factors. Pupils will have the opportunity to work creatively when designing and making and apply technical and practical expertise. We aim to nurture future designers by supporting our pupils to develop their skills using a range of activities through a variety of problem-solving tasks drawing upon disciplines such as mathematics, science, engineering, computing and art. They will learn how to take risks, becoming resourceful, innovative and enterprising. Through evaluation of past and present design and technology, pupils will develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider world. Pupils will engage in a variety of creative and practical activities gaining the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to engage in an iterative process of designing and making. The subject is delivered by dedicated staff with modern and up to date facilities. Pupils who enjoy this subject: - Are resilient and like solving problems. - enjoy technical drawing, both traditionally and computer aided. - enjoy discussing social and moral factors regarding ethical design, manufacturing and processes. - like researching the way products are made and why. - enjoy prototyping and making 3-Dimensional outcomes based on innovative design ideas. --- ### Design and Technology Subject Staff | Mr Smith | Head of Design Technology | |---|---| | Mr Speirs | Teacher of Technology (Design/Engineering) | Curriculum Overview - Design Technology 180 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/ormskirk-school/files/documents/curriculum/Curr_DesignTech_2024.pdf) ### Our Curriculum - [Curriculum Overview and Plans](https://ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk/curriculum/curriculum-overview-and-plans) - [Homework and Extended Learning](https://ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk/curriculum/homework-and-extended-learning) - [Remote Learning ](https://ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk/curriculum/remote-learning) - [English](https://ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk/curriculum/english) - [Maths](https://ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk/curriculum/maths) - [Science](https://ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk/curriculum/science) - [PE](https://ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk/curriculum/pe) - [Humanities](https://ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk/curriculum/humanities/geography) - [Modern Foreign Languages](https://ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk/curriculum/modern-foreign-languages) - [Creatives](https://ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk/curriculum/creatives/art-and-design) - [Art and Design](https://ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk/curriculum/creatives/art-and-design) - [Design and Technology](https://ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk/curriculum/creatives/design-and-technology) - [Drama](https://ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk/curriculum/creatives/drama) - [Food Preparation and Nutrition](https://ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk/curriculum/creatives/food-preparation-and-nutrition) - [Music](https://ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk/curriculum/creatives/music) - [Social Sciences](https://ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk/curriculum/social-sciences/business-studies) - [PSHE](https://ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk/curriculum/pshe) - [Extra Curricular](https://ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk/curriculum/extra-curricular) - [GCSE Options](https://ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk/curriculum/gcse-options) - [Whole School Reading](https://ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk/curriculum/whole-school-reading) ### [Latest News](https://ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk/news) 17 August 2026 [![Image of Ormskirk Sixth Form Students Celebrate Excellent A Level Results](https://files.schudio.com/ormskirk-school/imagecache/750x480c/news/DJI_0376.JPG)](https://ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-08-17-ormskirk-sixth-form-students-celebrate-excellent-a-level-results) #### [Ormskirk Sixth Form Students Celebrate Excellent A Level Results](https://ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-08-17-ormskirk-sixth-form-students-celebrate-excellent-a-level-results) ### Contact Us **Ormskirk School** Wigan Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2AT Tel: 01695 583040 Email: School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ormskirkschool) - [X](https://www.twitter.com/ormskirkschool) © Copyright 2022–2026 Ormskirk School. 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