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Bio Bags, Bio Bags11-14 YearsFirst published 2010 A project that has been run twice across the South West with a mixed KS3 group of 18 pupils from three different schools in Cornwall involved a one day visit to the Eden project. The emphasis was on pupils developing creative ideas (stimulated by biomimicry), to design bags for use at the location. The project could equally have been run at a local garden centre, botanical garden or park. On site, the pupils interviewed specific bag owners about the features of bags people use. To ensure that the project was successful: ...
Designing 93 PDF Copy, Designing magazine is a showcase for excellence in design across all phases of education, from primary schools to universities, and in commercial and industrial design. Its regular features include interviews with top designers in product design, architecture, engineering, fashion design, food, etc and includes examples of the best work taking place in schools in the UK and across the world. Designing is an inspiration to all budding designers, as well as being informative and challenging in the ideas it includes. Published three times a year, Designing is in large-scale A3 format, ideal for classroom displays,...
Unpicking whole curriculum packages, In recent years many primary schools have bought into curriculum packages. There is a very wide range on offer – International Primary Curriculum, Cornerstones Curriculum, Essentials Curriculum, PlanBee, Twinkl PlanIt and Inspire Cornwall – to name just a few. Some provide planning and support for all subjects within a single resource, whilst others allow schools to buy specific subject plans or units of work according to their needs. Whether your school has purchased such a resource or is thinking of doing so, as a subject leader it is important to evaluate the quality...
D&T Awards 2025, The Design and Technology Association 25th Excellence Awards Winners Category 1: The AssetTagz Excellence Award for Outstanding Secondary Subject Leadership Chris Davis - Oastlers School, West Yorkshire Category 2: The Royal Ballet & Opera Schools Create & Design Excellence Award for Outstanding Primary Subject Leadership Les Ball - Shropshire Hills Federation, Shropshire Category 3: The James Dyson Foundation Excellence Award Recognising Outstanding D&T Teacher(s) Pat Link -Neston High School, Cheshire Category 4: The Excellence Award for Outstanding Contribution to Research in D&T Education...
Smart Tools, Inclusive Classrooms, A recent webinar hosted by the Design & Technology Association brought together teachers and practitioners to explore how inclusive design principles can be applied meaningfully in D&T education. The webinar was led by John Walker, a teacher from Bradfield Academy in Chatham, Kent, whose hands-on experience with students of varying abilities shared his practical insight and inspiration. Members can watch the webinar for free here. Inclusive Tools for Tailored Learning John, who works in a specialist all-through SEN school, shared an impressive collection of adaptations used in his workshops...
Celebrate Earth Day with Free Resources to Support Sustainability in D&T, This Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the role that design and technology can play in building a more sustainable future — and to inspire students to think critically about the impact of the products they create and use. Whether you're looking to update your own knowledge, refresh your teaching, or spark new conversations in the classroom, there are a range of free, high-quality resources available to support you. Explore the E-Learning Course The online course Embedding Sustainable Practice in Design...
Projects on a Page: Your Go-To for Primary Design and Technology Planning, Since its launch in 2014, Projects on a Page has become a trusted companion for primary teachers across England, helping to bring the design and technology curriculum to life in a manageable and inspiring way. Whether you're new to the subject or looking to refresh your approach, this scheme of work is designed with you in mind. What is Projects on a Page? Projects on a Page is a comprehensive scheme of work developed by the Design & Technology Association to support primary teachers...
Empowering Secondary Teachers in Design and Technology, This month, we hosted a three-day training course at our headquarters in Banbury, aimed at equipping secondary teachers with the necessary tools to deliver an engaging and comprehensive Design and Technology (D&T) curriculum. The event drew educators from various schools to enhance their grasp of D&T and refine their teaching methods. Over the course of three intensive days, participants engaged in a series of enriching discussions, workshops, and hands-on experiences, led by our experienced Curriculum Consultant, Lol Conway. Lol explains, “The 3 Day Intensive Course is the perfect course...
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 wealth of relevant information, for example on...
Primary Subject Leader File, Primary Subject Leaders File – PDF file format For all Primary Design and Technology subject leaders/co-ordinators. This guide (provided as a downloadable PDF) contains useful information on all aspects of subject leadership in Primary D&T, including practical information on: Leading and Managing Design and Technology Curriculum Planning Resources and Health & Safety Subject Knowledge and its Application It provides a comprehensive set of materials addressing all the major aspects which subject leaders would be expected to address in their role. It includes up-to-date information on the requirements of the National Curriculum...
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