In the context of design and technology, cultural capital refers to the knowledge, skills, and experiences that children bring to their learning and understanding of design and technology. 

Cultural capital is an important aspect of design and technology education at St Robert Bellarmine because it can help to broaden children's horizons and enhance their knowledge and understanding of the importance of design, technology, and innovation in society. Children who have more cultural capital are more likely to have a deeper understanding and appreciation of design and technology, which can motivate them to pursue design as a subject or career in the future.

We aim to develop cultural capital in our students by providing a range of experiences and opportunities to learn about design and technology such as trips to museums or exhibitions which showcase design and technology, working with an expert DT teacher, working on whole school homework projects. We also promote cultural capital in design and technology by learning about eminent inventors from the past and present.  

Overall, developing cultural capital in design and technology is important for providing children with the skills and experiences they need to become informed, creative, and culturally aware individuals.