Providing a broad and balanced 2026 D&T curriculum

This user-friendly document shows how following Kapow Primary’s DT scheme of work supports children’s personal development, including spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development and British values.

It explains the meaning and rationale of SMSC and maps Kapow Primary’s D&T units to Ofsted’s SMSC descriptors. 

Furthermore, it shows which D&T units support schools in promoting the core British values of Democracy, Rule of law, Individual liberty, Mutual respect and Tolerance.

Lastly, the document outlines which lesson plans and units provide opportunities for pupils to work towards the Personal development criteria used by Ofsted.

How does this document support SMSC, Personal development and British values in my school?

In addition to supporting DT subject leaders and Personal development leads, this document can help:

• Teachers understand how SMSC, British values, and Personal development are integrated into DT lesson plans.
• Illustrate to teachers, parents, school leaders and external organisations how SMSC, British values and PD teaching are embedded throughout the DT curriculum.
• Enhance specific areas of teaching and learning as outlined in your school’s development plan.

What other Kapow Primary resources support primary D&T?

• For long-term D&T plans, progression of skills and knowledge and much more, see the D&T curriculum portal.
• See how children begin the DT scheme with our EYFS (Reception) Design and technology units. 
• To learn how children develop their DT skills, see our Year 1 and Year 2 Design and technology units.
• Explore more of the DT scheme by browsing our Year 3 and Year 4 units; Year 5 and Year 6 units; and Mixed-age units.