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Neil Beglin

Neil Beglin, I have many years of experience as a teacher and Head of Department in secondary schools and FE colleges, specialising in Resistant Materials, Electronics and Engineering. During this time I have mentored many new D&T teachers, supporting them in their teaching and developing their knowledge of the subject. I have worked on numerous cross-departmental STEM initiatives and I am experienced with programmable technology. I have been active in all types of departmental planning and preparation for inspections and have also advised on the layout of new design and technology/engineering workshops as well as carrying out...

Steven Hancock

Steven Hancock, Industrial experience [Marine Engineering] 30+ years teaching D+T and as a Head of Department Steve’s experience working as a Marine Engineer, School Technician, D+T Teacher, Work Experience Coordinator and Head of Department have made him acutely aware of practical engineering, workshop machinery tools and processes and health and safety requirements and systems. As a successful Head of Department at a large comprehensive school and a boys grammar school, Steve has effectively and efficiently managed and organised all aspects of the department, promoting a culture of health and safety throughout the department, as well as...

GCSE Energy Storage and Conservation

GCSE Energy Storage and Conservation, D&T GCSE Key ResourcesEnergy Storage and Conservation Ages 14-16 First published 2016Energy Storage and Conservation classroom teaching resourceThis resource is aimed at supporting teachers in delivering the Energy Generation, Storage and Conservation topic areas within the GCSE in Design and Technology. It includes a presentation that teachers can use when delivering the topic along with supporting activities to consolidate knowledge and understanding. The resource is split into three sections – Energy, Generation, Energy Storage and Energy Conservation. Each contains notes about the topic, exam style questions and a more open ended activity...

Primary Planning Links

Primary Planning Links, Primary Planning LinksAges 5-11 yearsFirst published 2016 - updated October 2020Primary Planning Links is aimed at helping you deliver primary projects across Key Stages 1 and 2 by linking the planners that are supplied in Projects on a Page to further downloadable resources that you can use to help children realise their ideas. Aside from general planning guidance documents, each planner summary has a brief description of associated resources with links to these on the Association’s website. Many are free to download and the majority of priced resources are just £2.50 to members of...

D&T Awards 2021

The award winners are: CATEGORY 1: Boxford Ltd Award for Innovation and Creativity in Design and TechnologyPaul Woodward, The Rugby School, Thailand CATEGORY 2: Inspirational Teaching of Design and Technology - Primary AwardGill Fitzpatrick, Beech Hill Community Primary School, Greater Manchester CATEGORY 3: HME Logistics Award for Inspirational Teaching of Design and Technology - SecondarySarah Mahmood, The Bemrose School, Derbyshire CATEGORY 4: James Dyson Foundation Award for Excellence in Engineering EducationMartin Davies, The Fernwood School, Nottinghamshire CATEGORY 5: Institution of Engineering and Technology Award for Creative use of...

Design and Technology Quality Mark

Design and Technology Quality Mark, The Design and Technology Quality Mark is awarded to secondary departments and primary schools who are providing excellent teaching and learning in Design and Technology. It is awarded to schools who can demonstrate they fully meet all the descriptors in the Self-Review Framework. Schools who have been awarded the D&T Mark have undertaken a rigorous evaluation process, and have clearly demonstrated the quality of their work across: Curriculum Planning Teaching and Learning Leadership and Capacity Resources and Safety ...

Showcasing your department virtually

Showcasing your department virtually, How can we make sure that those who make important decisions about what we do understand the quality and range of work we are involved in? Ofsted After securing the best possible examination results each year, the most significant driver impacting on teaching and learning in school is achieving a ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ grade as a result of the Ofsted inspection. How we organise, manage and make provision for subjects in the school is scrutinised under a ‘Section 5’ inspection. Although D&T is not considered, or indeed reported upon separately, inspections of...

Primary STEM Project Pack

Primary STEM Project Pack, Primary STEM Project Pack (Makes 50 Cars) Introduce STEM learning at an early age with the Denford Primary STEM project – an innovative, stand-alone classroom resource. This gives an ideal introduction to the new F1 in Schools Primary Class – the first step on the F1 in Schools ladder. Supplied in a storage box with lid which includes: 50x Primary STEM Project Printed Chassis Nets 50x Propulsion Tubes...

Multi Academy Trusts (MATs)

Membership for Multi Academy Trusts, Are the schools in your Trust deliver D&T with different levels of confidence? Do you want to ensure all your schools are fully equipped to achieve excellent results where it matters? Is your key stages aligned and delivering D&T, aligned to real world challenges, replicating how many organisations design, prototype and test? By joining us, you’ll provide your schools with invaluable resources and support to deliver exceptional and inspiring Design and Technology education to both primary and secondary pupils. Why Join Us? At the...

Bespoke INSET Training

Our Bespoke INSET packages give all primary and secondary schools delivering D&T the opportunity to have training in-school or online. These are for members and non-members and can offer a flexible and cost-effective alternative to scheduled CPD events and training days. These can be delivered in-school or online to effectively meet your school requirements by developing a bespoke package to meet your highly individual needs. Schools have many different requirements: Curriculum training for their team, addressing arising challenges within their department, improving skills and knowledge, helping with assessment of a department, supporting teachers to implement changes...

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