Welcome to your classroom inspiration hub
Resources
Find a wealth of ready-to-use teaching materials, guides, and templates to help bring your lessons to life. From detailed lesson plans to hands-on activity sheets, these resources are designed to save you time and give your students meaningful, creative experiences.
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Articles
Stay up to date with the latest thinking in design and technology teaching. Our articles, whether focused on Primary or Secondary, offer practical advice, classroom tips, and insights from teachers and industry experts, with ideas that can inspire and support your practice at any stage.
Projects on a Page (Primary D&T)
Quick, easy-to-use project guides for Primary D&T teachers. Each page gives you a clear overview of objectives, resources, and step-by-step instructions, making it simple to launch engaging projects with confidence.
Inspired by Industry (Secondary D&T)
Bring the world of design and technology into your classroom. These case studies and lesson ideas show how industry professionals work, giving your students insight into real-world applications and sparking inspiration for their own projects. Inspired by Industry is free for everyone, with member-only tasks and activities, including Focus Tasks (FTs) and Investigative & Evaluative Activities (IEAs), to complement the contexts and enrich learning. Check out just a few of the contexts on offer below, or click the link to explore them all.
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CPD
Develop your skills, gain fresh ideas, and stay up to date with the latest in design and technology teaching. Our CPD resources, workshops, and online sessions are created with teachers at the centre, helping you build confidence, explore new approaches, and make every lesson even more impactful. If you can’t attend a live session, you can also explore our E-Learning modules at your own pace.
Membership
Joining the Design & Technology Association opens up a world of exclusive benefits. Access premium teaching resources, specialist support, and a community of like-minded teachers to help you develop your practice and inspire your students.
