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SAMPLE - DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PLAN

When setting out a Development Plan it is important that the statements are clear and easy to understand. Schools generally have their own layout for Development Plans, the example below is a typical table layout.

Pay attention to Schools Priorities / Targets and those of the Local Education Authority. These need to be cross referenced with the DT Departments aims / targets. Above all, ensure that the targets / aims are attainable and not included to impress senior teachers or management. Remember, the DT Department will be measured against the targets / aims you have written into the plan. The Head of Department is ultimately responsible if targets are not achieved.

The W.A.T.T. Research Team stress that the Development Plan should not be considered as a 'one off' exercise. It is an important document and should be regularly reviewed by all departmental staff. We suggest that all staff have a copy in their record books. When a member of staff considers that a target / aim has been achieved or he / she has contributed towards a target / aim , this should be recorded on their copy of Development Plan. Achievements and contributions towards targets / aims should discussed at the next Departmental meeting. The Head of Department should then write in the evidence alongside the aim / target on a master copy of the Development Plan.

OBJECTIVE	WHOLE SCHOOL RELATED AIMS	LOCAL AUTHORITY AIMS / PRIORITIES	PRESENT POSITION	TARGET AND DATE OF ACHIEVEMENT	ACTION	BY WHOM	COST	MONITORING AND EVALUATION
To raise levels of achievement at KS3	XY1	2.6	End of KS3: Level 5 or higher 73%	60% L5+, 45% L6+ by 2005 65% L5+, 50% L6 by 2006 70% L5+, 55% L6 by 2007	Electronics identified as an area for development . Introduce timer project in Year 9. Electronics developed in Year 7 and 8	DT Staff	Not known at this stage	Head of Department
To raise achievement at KS4 in all DT subjects.	XY2	3.1 3.2 6.7	Coursework monitoring on a consistent basis. 66% A to C grades achieved by those pupils entered for DT subjects.	Year 11 staff complete monitoring sheets ½ termly and passed to Head Teacher within two weeks - 2004 Monitoring continues and is centralised - 2005 Monitoring continues and is centralised - 2006 Monitoring continues and is centralised - 2007	Best practice examples available to all pupils studying DT, through the intranet. Pupils receive feedback on a regular basis. Coursework template developed further to include new CAD/CAM aspects. Displaying of Monitoring Sheets. Regular after school sessions.	DT Staff	Not known at this stage	Head of Department
To increase KS4 pupil knowledge of industrial processes.	XY3	3.3 3.4 5.11	Industrial virtual visits developed. Staff investigating possible introduction of Product design. Use of commercial format of new Food room.	3 virtual visits by 2004. All visits completed by 2005 Tours made available on intranet by 2006 CD / DVD ROMs available to pupils by 2007	Industrial partners identified and visits agreed. Interactive version of virtual visits produced with information / worksheets. Product Design introduced if research suggest this is favoured. All pupils to have some experience in this area. At KS3	DT Staff	Not known at this stage	Head of Department
To increase uptake of post 16 courses / careers in DT related areas.	XY3	3.3 2.6	Post 16 uptake has risen since specialist designation, despite closure of DT opportunities in local collages	10% further increase 2005 15% further increase 2006 20% further increase 2007	Increased practical opportunities in areas of DT. Increase use of ICT and software especially work related material. Modern products manufactured through use of CNC machines and related software.	DT Staff	Not known at this stage	Head of Department
Building links with DT Departments in local Secondary Schools	XY7	3.4	Link exists with those schools extending the work of the DT department. Place names of Schools here	Distribution of resources on DVD / CD to DT Departments by 2005. Series of meeting arranged for local DT departments. Two meetings by 2005 and three more by 2006. Continuation of meetings.	Production of Resources DVD / CD. Printing of project template Distribution of associated agendas. Constant sharing of resources.	DT Staff	Not known at this stage	Head of Department