• The modular structure means that assessments can be timed to match teaching and learning, with the option of taking units more than once

• All our specifications have a clear and accessible assessment structure and are explicit about the content you need to cover and what the student needs to demonstrate

• For Unit 1, students must complete a 'design and make' activity. We have added flexibility and choice by allowing students to design one product and make another, or design and make one product – it’s up to you and your students

• Easy-to-use assessment grids

• Students are able to develop a whole range of creative designing and making skills, technical knowledge and understanding relating to products, as well as invaluable transferable skills such as problem-solving and time management

• The specification has accessible papers to help both teachers and students prepare for assessment with clear and concise mark schemes.

Read the subject criteria for Design and Technology here.

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