Search results

1186 results found for your search "Design and Technology Curriculum Planning for the new Ofsted framework"

Design Curriculum Units

Design Curriculum Units, These downloadable member-only units cover a range of aspects of evaluation. These units will be regularly developed and added to, creating a broad suite of resources to use in the classroom. Design Thinking - this unit guides through a structured yet flexible problem-solving process that emphasises creativity, empathy, and innovation and the development of key skills like user-centred thinking, collaboration, critical analysis, and iterative design. Modelling - this unit introduces different forms of modelling, both physical and digital, exploring their purposes, advantages,...

KS3 Technical Knowledge Curriculum Units

KS3 Technical Knowledge Curriculum Units, KS3 Technical Knowledge Curriculum Units These exclusive resources help D&T Association members strengthen students’ technical knowledge, with units covering CAD software (Onshape, SketchUp, Solidworks, Tinkercad, Solid Edge), 2D design, and mechanical systems. Designed to build confidence in essential tools and processes, with new content added regularly. Log in to download or join today to access the full collection. https://www.designtechnology.org.uk/for-education/inspired-by-industry-member-only-content/technical-knowledge/ https://www.designtechnology.org.uk/membership/

Challenging Learners in KS3 Design & Technology

Challenging Learners in KS3 Design & Technology, Teachers across the UK are invited to join a free live webinar focused on challenging and engaging the more able children in your classroom in KS3 Design and Technology. Taking place on Wednesday 4th June from 3:45–4:45pm, the session is open to all schools and will include practical strategies to support mixed ability teaching. Hosted by NACE (National Association for Able Children in Education) in partnership with the Design & Technology Association, the webinar will introduce...

GCSE Textiles Rescue Presentation - Top tips for planning your GCSE SoW

GCSE Textiles Rescue Presentation - Top tips for planning your GCSE SoW, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Top tips for planning your GCSE Scheme of Work Ages 14-16First released 2012; updated 2014 This presentation was delivered to a group of textiles teachers at a training event in 2012. The event was recorded and the narration is included in the presentation which gives tips on developing an appropriate, inspiring, and effective scheme of work for GCSE textiles. The presentation looks at: planning/mapping the specification, how much time to...

Initial Response to Curriculum and Assessment Review November 2025

Initial Response to Curriculum and Assessment Review, Written Wednesday 5th November 2025 Initial Response to Curriculum and Assessment Review Findings and Recommendations Today, the Government's Curriculum and Assessment Review Report, which began in July 2024 and led by Professor Becky Francis, has finally reached its conclusions. The report and its recommendations were finally delivered to my inbox just after 6:00 am this morning. An early morning breakfast meeting in the House of Lords prevented me from delving into it in depth until...

Steven Parry

Steven Parry, My name is Steve Parry and I am passionate about Design and Technology and making sure we as Teachers and Leaders of this fantastic subject can be prepared to deliver a curriculum that is exciting, relevant and most of all safe. Importantly, I am a current Teacher of D&T in its many specialisms, Art and Food Technology and have been for over 13 years, including the last 8 years as Curriculum Leader. I am fully aware of the current demands that we face...

Systems and Control Late KS3 Y9 Technology in Society - Knight Rider - Computerised vehicles

Systems and Control Late KS3 Y9 Technology in Society - Knight Rider - Computerised vehicles, Year 9 Technology in Society – Knight Rider – self-driving carsDevelopments in electronics have contributed significantly to the development of the computerised car, leading to safer systems but also to self-driving and autonomous vehicles that are dependent upon these systems and have implications for the future of travel.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design and Textiles has been fully refreshed and new titles added. They provide teachers of Years...

Research

Research, The Design & Technology Association is dedicated to advancing research in design and technology education allocating a proportion of its financial reserves specifically to support research in the field. The Design & Technology Association Conferences included an opportunity for research professionals from institutions throughout the world to meet and present their latest work. All conference proceedings have been published and all papers and related resources are available through the links below.​ Access to research material is available on the Liverpool...

Reigniting the D&T curriculum with engaging & inspiring activities

Reigniting the D&T curriculum with engaging & inspiring activities, Session Content: To provide some engaging stimulus for rebooting the curriculum provision in D&T To highlight solutions and ideas for delivering D&T in a covid restricted classroom To look at the bigger picture beyond practical activities in D&T Curriculum development and rebooting in practise (Journey showcase: Ely College Academy) Presented by: Dave Bausor, Lead Practitioner Design & Technology at Ely College in Cambridgeshire. Dave works as a consultant

Filter results

Choose an option to filter your search results.

All results (1186)
Shop products (301)
Events (56)
News (319)

Need help?

We are always here to help you with any query.

Contact us