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High quality teaching and learning
We believe that teaching and learning should be exciting, inspirational and highly effective
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At Newhouse Academy we love celebrating our students and offer a reward system to encourage them to reach their full potential
Welcome to Newhouse Academy
with a diverse, vibrant, friendly and aspirational environment
What Our Families Say
High Expectations in everything we do
to ensure both our students and staff are supported to deliver the highest standards
Apply today
Aspiration, Integrity and Respect
is at the heart of everything we do at Newhouse Academy
Our Values
Part of Hollingworth Learning Trust
Every school that is part of Hollingworth Learning Trust is focused on delivering a World Class Education to its students
High quality teaching and learning
We believe that teaching and learning should be exciting, inspirational and highly effective
Celebrating 'Our People'
At Newhouse Academy we love celebrating our students and offer a reward system to encourage them to reach their full potential

Design and Technology, Construction and Engineering

Design and Technology, Construction and Engineering
Curriculum Overview

Year 7

Students in KS3 are taught in a carousel studying 4 subjects across the year.
Engineering 3D CAD / CAM pencil topper and stand.
Design Technology Mug and coaster, design and make.
Construction Wooden storage box.
Food A selection of healthy snacks and meals based around the eatwell guide.

Year 8

Students in KS3 are taught in a carousel studying 4 subjects across the year.
Engineering Bottle opener (metal work).
Design Technology Clock, design and make.
Construction Bug hotel. A construction project.
Food Balanced meals and refining preparation skills.

Year 9

Students in KS3 are taught in a carousel studying 4 subjects across the year.
Engineering Garden trowel (metal work).
Design Technology Lamp, design and make.
Construction Construction trade skills project
Food International cuisine. Dishes from around the world.

Year 10

Term 1 - September to December
Half term 1 Half term 2
Design Technology Introduction to a variety of material properties and drawing methods. Design and manufacture of a picture frame. Understanding the client.
Food Preparation and Nutrition Macro and micronutrients – Functions, sources, deficiencies and excess. Making informed food choices and energy needs.
Construction Topic 1 - The sector
Trade 1 - carpentry 		Topic 2 - The built environment lifecycle
Trade 2 - Painting and decorating
Half term 1 and 2
Engineering
The OCR Level 1 and Level 2 Cambridge National in Engineering and Manufacture 		Manufacturing Processes and Principles
Ferrous and nonferrous metals
Fabrication
Permanent and semi-permanent methods
Threading- tap and die (internal and external)
Riveting – cold and pop riveting
Scales of production
Drawing techniques and British Standard Drawing conventions
Inventory and stock forms
Material properties and forces
Manufacturing Processes
Term 2 - January to April
Half term 3 Half term 4
Design Technology Developing skills with mini projects, and understanding clients needs and wants. Developing skills with mini projects, and understanding clients needs and wants.
Food Preparation and Nutrition Diet related diseases and cooking of food and heat transfer. Food spoilage and contamination.
Construction Topic 3 - Types of buildings and structures
Trade 3 - Tiling 		Topic 4 - Technologies and materials
Demolition and mock practical project
Half term 3 and 4
Engineering
The OCR Level 1 and Level 2 Cambridge National in Engineering and Manufacture 		Practical project- Tool Box
Marking, scribing and cutting sheet metal
Drilling and countersinking a flat bar
Shaping metal using jigs
Plastic coating
(tooling, datum points)
Term 3 - April to July
Half term 5 Half term 6
Design Technology Mock NEA the project. Starting GCSE NEA Examined work.
Food Preparation and Nutrition Principles of food safety and factors that affect food choice. Food science and raising agents.
Construction Topic 5 - Building structures and forms
NEA preparation 		NEA1 - Carpentry
Half term 5 and 6
Engineering
The OCR Level 1 and Level 2 Cambridge National in Engineering and Manufacture 		Coursework (R015) Manufacturing a one-off product
1.1 Interpret an engineering drawing
1.2 Production plan
1.3 Risk Assessment

Year 11

Term 1 - September to December
Half term 1 Half term 2
Design Technology Revision of previous technical knowledge and continue with NEA task. Revision of previous technical knowledge and continue with NEA task.
Food Preparation and Nutrition NEA1 – Food investigation task NEA1 – Food investigation task
Construction NEA 1 - Carpentry NEA 2 - Painting and decorating
Half term 1 and 2
Engineering
The OCR Level 1 and Level 2 Cambridge National in Engineering and Manufacture 		Mock 1 Preparations
Revision undertaken to sit a past exam paper.
Coursework (R015) Manufacturing a one-off product (Continued)
2.1- 2.2 Safely mark out material using a range of specialist instruments and techniques (Micrometre, vernier calliper, divider and height gauge)
Term 2 - January to April
Half term 3 Half term 4
Design Technology Working on any a folder and practical work ready for submission at Easter. Working on any a folder and practical work ready for submission at Easter.
Food Preparation and Nutrition NEA2 – Food preparation task NEA2 – Food preparation task
Construction NEA 3 - Tiling Topic 6 - Sustainable construction methods
Topic 7 - Trades
Half term 3 and 4
Engineering
The OCR Level 1 and Level 2 Cambridge National in Engineering and Manufacture 		Mock 2 Preparations
Coursework R015 submission
Revision undertaken with focus on key exam topics based on Mock 1 analysis
Term 3 - April to July
Half term 5 Half term 6
Design Technology Technical knowledge revision exam preparation space / examination. Technical knowledge revision exam preparation space / examination.
Food Preparation and Nutrition Exam preparation Exam preparation
Construction Topic 8 - Health and safety Exam preparation Exam preparation
Half term 5 and 6
Engineering
The OCR Level 1 and Level 2 Cambridge National in Engineering and Manufacture 		Exam preparation Students will revise the contents of the course, create revision material, and practice exam questions in readiness for the final exam in June.
June- Final exam (40% of course)

Suggested reading material to support subject learning

Food Technology

To find out more about the curriculum Newhouse Academy delivers please contact Mrs Gregory-Harris on 01706 369436 or email learning@newhouseacademy.co.uk