Nursery World - All about...D&T (1)

Think of safety and efficiency when you put away your D&T tools and materials To make the most of D&T, children need free and easy access to appropriate tools, instruments and materials. They need to know where to find resources - and where to replace them. Organisation and storage of D&T resources in an early years setting should aim to support a child's independent learning, while ensuring their safety, and working within the confines of a limited space and budget.

To make the most of D&T, children need free and easy access to appropriate tools, instruments and materials. They need to know where to find resources -and where to replace them. Organisation and storage of D&T resources in an early years setting should aim to support a child's independent learning, while ensuring their safety, and working within the confines of a limited space and budget.

Setting up a design and technology area has its advantages: all the working mess is kept in one area; it is easily cleaned and materials can be stored there. However, confining D&T to one area can be restrictive, and more imaginative work can be achieved by occasionally moving it out of its usual context. Try taking it outdoors, for example - collaborative work is always easier to organise in a bigger space.

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