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We are currently upgrading our website and membership systems to provide a more integrated and user-friendly experience for our members, customers and the wider Design and Technology education community.

During this transition, some of our usual online services are temporarily unavailable. However, our team is still here to help and you can continue to explore everything we have to offer.

You can still:

• Browse our membership options and register your interest in joining or renewing.
• View our latest training courses, conferences and events and register your interest in attending.
• Explore our range of classroom resources and publications and enquire about purchasing them.

Simply select the membership, event or resource you are interested in and complete the short enquiry form. A member of our Customer Services team will contact you to discuss your requirements, answer any questions and help you complete your booking, purchase or membership application.

We apologise for any inconvenience while these improvements are being made and thank you for your patience and continued support.

If you need assistance, please contact our Customer Services team who will be happy to help.

Email: info@designtechnology.org.uk
Telephone: 01789 470007

We look forward to welcoming you to our new website very soon.

The Design & Technology Association has launched an ambitious new regional initiative that connects schools and industry in a more direct, practical and meaningful way.

Starting in the Southwest and reaching up to 1,700 schools in this region alone, this programme brings fully funded support into classrooms, helping teachers deliver real-world design, engineering and problem-solving as part of everyday learning.

Backed by the James Dyson Foundation, Samsung UK and the Royal Ballet & Opera. The initiative responds to growing skills gaps across engineering, manufacturing and creative industries. It is designed to give young people the knowledge, confidence and experiences they need for the world beyond school.

What does this mean for schools?

Schools receive fully funded Design & Technology Association membership through support from the James Dyson Foundation, along with:

• High-quality curriculum resources that save planning time and build teacher confidence
• Funded, local CPD to support teachers at every stage from primary to A-level
• Opportunities to connect with industry through talks, visits and real-world design challenges

In return, schools become part of a growing network working together to strengthen design and technology education and better prepare students for future careers and life.

Why it matters

This is about more than just support for schools. It is about building a stronger, more resilient future workforce, supporting regional growth, and making sure education reflects the fast-changing world of industry, from advanced manufacturing to the green economy.

With more regions already in development across England and Wales, this is just the beginning of a national movement bringing education and industry closer together.