Ryedale School

Ryedale School is committed to combining the very best educational provision with high expectations and traditional values. In doing so we challenge and support students both to fulfil their academic potential and become exemplary young people of whom we can all be proud.This unites us in our commitment to ‘Aspire and Achieve’

Ryedale School is committed to combining the very best educational provision with high expectations and traditional values.The Ryedale Values of Honesty, Kindness and Respect are woven into the fabric of our community.A creative and inclusive atmosphere in which individual talents are nurtured and allowed to flourish. We believe in providing the right blend of challenge and support to enable all learners to maximise their potential in every aspect of school life.Thriving art, music and technology departments have a huge impact on the life of the school, creating exciting opportunities both inside the classroom and as extra-curricular experiences.

Design and Technology

Design and Technology

Our Vision

 

The world around us has been shaped by the creativity, innovation, knowledge and skills of designers, crafts people and engineers. Every day we rely on the use of the practical outcomes of these intellectual processes.  ​​​

​​At Ryedale School, we strive to deliver a diverse and broad education that inspires students to question and investigate the world around them. We expose students to what is recognised as iconic design and enable them to generate concepts, apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills to develop creative solutions surrounding real-world issues. ​​​

​​We aim to develop an understanding of materials, manufacturing processes and impact on society and the environment whilst providing students with the skills and knowledge to work successfully in the fields of designing and making. ​

 

The Design and Technology Curriculum

Head of Design and Technology

Miss Emma Mayne

emayne@ryedale-rlt.co.uk 

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GCSE Course Information

 

Design and Technology allows students to study core technical and designing and making principles, including a broad range of design processes, materials, techniques and equipment. Students will also have the opportunity to study specialist technical principles in greater depth.

This course has a design-based focus and pupils will enjoy the whole range of skills involved in the work they have covered at key stage 3. Students will gain awareness and learn from wider influences on Design and Technology including historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic factors. Students will also get the opportunity to work creatively when designing and making and apply technical and practical expertise.

 

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/design-and-technology/gcse/design-and-technology-8552/specification-at-a-glance

Extra-Curricular and Enrichment

KS3 Design and Make Club

KS4 Textiles Club

GCSE Study Clubs and Workshops

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Contact Us

Gale Lane, York, North Yorkshire YO62 7SL

01439 771 665

ryedale@arete.uk

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