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Primary Core Health & Safety Training (PCHS)

Primary Core Health & Safety Training for D&T teachers, The Primary Core Health & Safety Training (PCHS) course is a one-day, hands-on programme designed to equip primary teachers with the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to deliver design and technology lessons safely and effectively. Guided by a registered health and safety consultant, delegates explore key areas including risk assessments, COSHH assessments, lesson planning, and practical skills and techniques. The course provides practical, age-appropriate guidance on using a variety of tools, equipment and materials safely with KS1 and KS2 pupils....

Teacher Toolkit CANDOO Cards

Make career conversations meaningful with CANDOO Cards in your D&T classroom, Finding fresh ways to bring careers into your design and technology lessons can be tricky. CANDOO Cards give you a simple, interactive tool to spark discussion, teamwork and reflection through game play. CANDOO is a card-based game that helps pupils explore career paths in a fun and engaging way. The pack includes career cards, skills cards, qualification cards, life experience cards and clear instructions, so it is quick to introduce into your classroom. Here’s how it works: pupils collect the skills

Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day

Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day, International Women in Engineering Day which takes place annually on the 23rd of June, is more than just a date on the calendar; it's a celebration of the achievements, contributions, and the potential of women in the engineering field. As we celebrate this significant day, let's take a moment to explore its rich history, acknowledge the progress made, and envision a future where women in engineering are not just recognised but are integral to the fabric of the industry. The Historical Roots of Women in Engineering The inception of the Women’s...

Consultants

Consultants, Our D&T consultants offer a broad range of services on an independent, commercial basis. We also work alongside consultants employed by, and confined to working within, a local authority. Consultant members can also support design and technology practitioners and often work with the D&T Association on a variety of related projects. Why our D&T consultants are so important. Find out more about the consultants in your area in our Consultants directory. Our consultants play an incredibly valuable role in the D&T Association. We work closely together to provide our members with CPD, ongoing...

A-Level Results Day 2025 (1)

A-Level Results Day 2025, Today marks a defining moment in the lives of thousands of young people across the country. A-Level, Vocational and Technical Qualifications and T Levels Results Day 2025. It’s a day charged with anticipation, relief, and pride, reflecting the hard work, determination, and resilience of students, supported every step of the way by their teachers and families. A Mix of Emotions For students, the morning brings a rush of excitement mixed with nerves as they log in online or open their envelopes, discovering the outcome of years of effort. Teachers,...

Health and Safety Reminder Posters and Videos

Health and Safety Reminder Posters and Videos , Extending the benefits of the D&T Association’s Health and Safety Training and Accreditation Scheme. Health and Safety reminder posters and videos are sponsored by HME-Technologies Ltd and Technology Supplies Ltd Those who have completed H&S training and accreditation since September 2015 can now access a comprehensive set of reminder videos and posters. The reminder videos are accessible using QR codes found on each poster. Once your training is complete ask your H&S trainer for a link to the...

Addendum to BS4163

Addendum to BS4163, The code of practice BS 4163:2021+A1:2022 Health and Safety for Design and Technology in Educational and Similar Establishments, sets clear expectations about the Health and Safety training required of everyone working in design and technology. This latest iteration now supersedes BS 4163:2021. Please refer to the amendment notes below to see the changes that have been made. Minor grammatical changes are not listed. AMMENDMENT 1 The change refers to the Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) for wood dust. Dust from hardwood and composite materials, such as medium...

What size should D&T rooms be and what space is required around individual machinery and equipment?

What size should D&T rooms be and what space is required around individual machinery and equipment?, Safe working practice in D&T requires sufficient overall space so that students can move safely around the furniture, equipment and machinery that is required today in a modern D&T workshop or studio. The key information required in relation to this question is contained in 2 documents: the DfE Building Bulletin 81 and BS 4163:2021 ‘Health and safety for design and technology in educational and similar establishments – Code of practice. Building Bulletin 81 provides a...

Exciting Opportunity for Young Innovators: Gladiators micro:bit Competition

Exciting Opportunity for Young Innovators: Gladiators micro:bit Competition, A thrilling new competition invites primary school children aged 7 to 11 to unleash their creativity by designing gadgets that will enhance the performance of the iconic Gladiators. The Gladiators micro:bit Competition not only offers a platform for budding inventors to showcase their ideas but also presents an opportunity to win fantastic Gladiators-themed prizes and tech rewards​. How to Enter To participate, students will need to watch an engaging video featuring Gladiator Phantom and Mwaksy, who will guide them on how to enter the competition. Schools are encouraged...

D&T Teacher Education Knowledge Exchange Symposium

D&T Teacher Education Knowledge Exchange Symposium, The Design and Technology Teacher Education Group (DTTEG) is thrilled to announce an upcoming D&T Teacher Education Knowledge Exchange Symposium, set to take place in Birmingham in June 2025. This much-anticipated event is subsidised by the Liverpool Institute for Research in Education (LIFE), enabling tickets to be offered at an affordable price of just under £30. The symposium will bring together primary and secondary specialists, catering to both new and experienced D&T teacher educators in universities and schools, as well as school-based mentors. Attendees will have the opportunity...

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