GCSE · Design & Technology

Design & Technology

GCSE Design and Technology unites creativity and engineering. Students master core and specialist technical principles and complete a substantial designing-and-making NEA project. Mapped to AQA, Edexcel and OCR.

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#️⃣ Topics in Design & Technology

Each topic has lessons, quizzes, games and printables.

Core Technical Principles

The shared foundations. This topic covers core technical principles — materials, energy, systems and new technologies.

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Specialist Technical Principles (Material Specific)

Going deeper in a material. This topic covers specialist technical principles for the chosen material category.

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Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) Designing and Making

Design made real. This topic supports the NEA — investigating, designing, making and evaluating a substantial project.

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What does Design & Technology cover in GCSE?+

Design & Technology in GCSE is aligned to relevant GCSE Design and Technology specifications, with lessons, quizzes, games and worksheets for each topic.

How can my child get better at Design & Technology?+

Short, regular practice with our interactive activities, then check progress on your dashboard.

Are these resources free?+

Yes — a selection is free with no card, and a paid plan unlocks the full library and progress tracking.

Is it aligned to the National Curriculum?+

No — this is not a DfE National Curriculum Programme of Study at GCSE. The content follows the relevant awarding-body Design and Technology specifications.

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Design & Technology

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#️⃣ Topics in Design & Technology

Core Technical Principles

Specialist Technical Principles (Material Specific)

Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) Designing and Making

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