Key Stage 4 · Year 11
KS4 Design & Technology
Both 11DTf and 11DTd have completed Generation of Design Ideas. Term 1 (24 Aug – 11 Dec 2026) runs two parallel tracks: finishing the NEA-style Design Project, and revising Year 10 theory content ahead of the written paper.
Term 1 at a glance
Curriculum map
| Weeks | Dates | NEA stage | Theory focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | 24 Aug – 11 Sep | Development of the Proposed Solution | Design process; Materials 1 (woods & metals); Materials 2 (polymers, papers & boards) |
| 4–5 | 14 Sep – 25 Sep | Planning for Production | Smart/modern materials; Manufacturing processes & scales of production |
| 6–12 | 28 Sep – 27 Nov (incl. half term and PH catch-up) | Manufacture | Shaping/forming/joining; Surface finishes; Sustainability & 6 Rs; Ergonomics; Quality control & H&S |
| 13–14 | 30 Nov – 4 Dec | Testing & Evaluation | Systems, mechanisms & structures |
| 15 | 7 – 11 Dec | Finishing, photography & NEA hand-in | Exam technique: extended-response questions |
Downloads
Theory Revision Programme
DOCX · 04_Theory_Revision_Programme.docx
NEA Step-by-Step Guide
DOCX · 03_NEA_StepByStep_Guide.docx