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title: "Design Technology (DT)"
url: "https://meresideprimary.com/information/curriculum/design-technology-dt"
school: "Mereside Primary Academy"
---

# Design Technology (DT)

DT is taught throughout Early Years, KS1 and KS2 and aims to build up a selection of skills.

In design and technology, children are taught skills and how to apply knowledge and understanding of:

- Materials and components
- Mechanisms and control systems
- Structures
- Existing products
- Quality
- Health and safety

### Design Technology Documents

 DT At Mereside  585 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/mereside-primary-school-and-children-s-centre/files/documents/DT_Curriculum.pptx.pdf)

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