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Developing digital skills in primary D&T

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The National Curriculum aims for design and technology is to ensure that all pupils develop the creative, technical and practical expertise needed to perform everyday tasks confidently and to participate successfully in an increasingly technological world.

Developing digital skills in D&T

The National Curriculum aims for design and technology to ensure that all pupils develop the creative, technical and practical expertise needed to perform everyday tasks confidently and participate successfully in an increasingly technological world.

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STEM and believe great STEM education builds knowledge and skills that are vital
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Our vision is a world-leading STEM education for every young person in the UK

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