At Parson Cross CE, children are given the opportunity to develop their practical skills, knowledge and understanding of designing and making functional products, including food. They are taught by a specialist DT teacher. 

Design Technology is taught as a discrete subject in Key Stages 1 and 2. Each Year group is given a project where they design, plan and make a product for a purpose. Through this process, children acquire and learn new practical skills and learn to apply their knowledge and understanding of materials and components, mechanisms, electrical control and structures. In addition, they learn to critically evaluate their designs against criteria. 

In Food Technology, children learn about diet, nutrition and how to cook. They take part in practical food preparation and cookery sessions, safely using a range of small equipment.