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GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Poppers, GCSE Textiles Rescue – PoppersAges 14-16First published 2014 This eight minute video shows the technique of attaching a popper to a product by hand with hidden stitching. It covers the range of plastic and metal poppers of different sizes. This is a fairly easy fastening technique but is fiddly and the small size will require students to be patient. The video gives step-by step instructions on how to position and sew these into place. A number of other instructional videos and presentations have been developed
GCSE Textiles Rescue – French Seam, GCSE Textiles Rescue – French SeamAges 14-16First published 2014 This four minute video shows the technique of making a French seam, a more advanced technique that will help students get better grades. It includes explanations of where this technique is used and the products they might be used in, as well as detailed step-by step instructions on making a French seam and how it differs from an open seam. A number of other instructional videos and presentations have been developed and are available showing a range...
GCSE Textiles Rescue – Piped Seam, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Piped SeamAges 14-16First published 2014 This five minute video shows the technique of making a piped seam, a closed seam used as a decorative feature on a range of products. This is a more challenging seam than others, involving careful measuring and accurate stitching and will help students gain higher grades. The video includes explanations of where these might be used and step-by step instructions on making the seam. A number of other instructional videos and presentations have been developed and...
Design and Technology Teacher and STEM Coordinator, Amanda Moffat, Amanda Moffat is a Design & Technology teacher with 20 years’ industry experience as a graphic designer and creative director. After completing a PGCE and MA in ICT, she moved from primary to secondary teaching, transforming her school’s D&T offer into a modern, design-led subject. Her students have won national awards, and she received the 2024 D&TA Award for Excellence in Industry Engagement. She leads STEM initiatives and contributes to regional D&T leadership. Location: Wells-next-the-Sea,...
Curriculum, Different countries have their own specific national curricula. Yet all seek to develop children and young people’s practical designing and making ability, and their creativity in solving real and relevant problems. Studying Design and Technology includes the use of a broad range of knowledge, skills, and understanding, and prompts engagement in a wide variety of activities. Pupils design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts. Through evaluation of past and present Design and Technology,...
Director of Design & Technology and Vocational Education, Drew Wicken, Drew Wicken is Director of Design & Technology and Vocational Education at the Co-op Academies Trust, supporting 40+ schools in curriculum, teaching, and vocational education. A University of Greenwich graduate with an MA in Education, he has taught nationwide and also works with a leading exam board, supporting, developing, and moderating Level 2 qualifications. Location: North Staffordshire D&T Hub School: Co-op Academies Trust
Getting the design community behind a reformed design & technology, As many of you know, everyone at the Design & Technology Association is focused on gaining the backing of all possible industry sectors behind the subject as we seek to place a ‘Reimagined’ design and technology at the core of the English school system. Over the last two years, we have worked closely with the IET as they shaped their ‘Engineering Kids Futures’ report, and over the last fourteen months, we have worked alongside the Design Council to...
BS 4163:2021+A1:2022 Health and safety for design and technology in schools and similar establishments – Code of practice, BS 4163:2021+A1:2022 Health and safety for design and technology in schools and similar establishments – Code of practice - Printed Booklet A4 printed booklet. This essential document is the basis for all D&T Health and Safety publications and guidance and provides an explanation of the legal aspects of the British Standard Code of Practice. In any investigation by the Health and Safety Executive it...
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 a suite of free ‘Inspired by...
Secondary, Secondary Design and Technology builds on the skills and knowledge pupils have already learnt at primary school. It leverages increasingly sophisticated resources, including dedicated teaching environments, manufacturing equipment and specialist teaching. As students progress through this phase, they may be given the opportunity to focus on specific aspects of the subject such as product design, food technology, engineering, systems and control, electronics, textiles and graphics. However, at its core is creativity and imagination. Students learn to design and make products that solve genuine, relevant problems within different...
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