Primary DT Curriculum Pack (Year 1 to Year 6)

Design, Make, Evaluate – Made Easy with PlanBee’s DT Curriculum Pack

Bring creativity and practical learning to life in your classroom with this DT Curriculum Pack for KS1 and KS2. Fully aligned with the National Curriculum objectives for Design & Technology, this whole-school scheme of work helps pupils design, make and evaluate with purpose, developing essential skills in problem-solving, creativity and critical thinking.

Covering a wide range of materials and techniques, from textiles and food to mechanisms and structures, each unit is carefully sequenced to build technical knowledge and confidence over time. Whether pupils are cooking healthy foods, stitching puppets or designing moving fairground rides, every lesson is packed with engaging activities that make learning meaningful and fun.

Created by experienced primary teachers, this DT curriculum includes everything you need to deliver high-quality lessons with minimal prep—ideal for busy teachers and subject leaders alike!

What is included in the Primary DT Curriculum Pack?

The DT Curriculum Pack provides a complete Design and Technology curriculum for Years 1 to 6, with 18 ready-to-teach schemes of work. Each year group has three schemes, supported by detailed lesson plans, teaching slides, differentiated activities and printable resources. The pack also includes curriculum documentation to support whole-school planning, coverage and progression.

Is the DT Curriculum Pack suitable for the whole primary school?

Yes. The curriculum is designed to provide a coherent approach to teaching Design and Technology from Year 1 through to Year 6, covering both KS1 and KS2. It is particularly useful for DT subject leaders looking to establish a consistent whole-school curriculum.

Does the DT Curriculum Pack cover the National Curriculum?

Yes. The schemes have been selected and sequenced to provide coverage of the National Curriculum requirements for Design and Technology across KS1 and KS2. Curriculum coverage documents help subject leaders see where objectives are addressed throughout the curriculum.

How does the curriculum support progression in DT?

The Curriculum Pack includes knowledge and skills progression documentation showing how children's learning develops across Years 1 to 6. The curriculum is carefully sequenced so that children can build on their previous learning and develop increasingly sophisticated designing, making and evaluating skills.

What areas of Design and Technology will children explore?

Across Years 1 to 6, children have opportunities to develop a broad range of DT knowledge and skills through purposeful design-and-make projects. They explore different materials, structures, mechanisms and other areas of Design and Technology while learning to design, make and evaluate their own products.

What is included in each DT scheme of work?

PlanBee DT schemes provide the planning and resources teachers need to deliver each unit, including detailed lesson plans, teaching slides, differentiated activities and printable resources. Teachers can use the schemes as ready-to-teach units or adapt the activities to suit their own classes.

Can I preview the DT curriculum before purchasing?

Yes. You can preview the DT Curriculum Pack overview before purchasing to see how the 18 schemes are organised across Years 1 to 6, along with the supporting curriculum coverage and progression documentation.

Can I adapt the DT schemes for my school?

Yes. The Curriculum Pack provides a complete curriculum structure, but individual schemes and lessons can be adapted to suit your pupils, timetable, available tools and materials, and your school's approach to teaching DT.

Can I buy the individual DT schemes separately?

Yes. The schemes included in the DT Curriculum Pack are also available individually, so you can purchase particular units if you do not need a complete Years 1 to 6 curriculum.

Is the DT Curriculum Pack suitable for DT subject leaders?

Yes. Alongside the classroom resources for teachers, the pack gives DT subject leaders a clear overview of what is taught across the school, how National Curriculum requirements are covered and how children's knowledge and skills progress from Year 1 to Year 6.

How will I receive the DT Curriculum Pack?

The DT Curriculum Pack is a digital resource. After purchasing, you can access and download the included planning, teaching resources and curriculum documentation without waiting for physical materials to be delivered.