Recent research shows us that: 

“Children like making decisions for themselves and doing practical work. They love creating products they can see, touch – and even taste – for themselves. They feel proud to have done so.” – D&T Association

“By planning for all children to reach the end of a half term all having made an identical product, we do not plan for children to exercise creativity and imagination.” – Aidan Severs, TES News
“A problem should be the driving force behind any D&T unit, not the idea that all children should be able to make a picture frame or sew a slipper.” – Aidan Severs, TES News