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Design and Technology Consultant, Phil Morris, Phil Morris is a Design & Technology Consultant for the Harris Federation, supporting over 50 schools across curriculum, assessment and school improvement. With 20+ years’ experience teaching KS3–5, he specialises in GCSE/A Level delivery, NEA, primary progression and subject development. He delivers CPD, works with the National Institute of Teaching, conducts subject reviews, and serves as a regional lead for the D&T Association. Location: London D&T Hub School: Harris Federation
Head of Design Technology and SLE, Simon Hooker, Simon Hooker is an experienced educator and national advocate for Design and Technology, engineering education and STEM. He has led the relaunch of Scalextric4Schools, embedding CAD, digital manufacturing and industry practice in classrooms. An Onshape European Ambassador and SLE, he supports curriculum development, teacher training and school–industry partnerships. In 2024, he received the D&T Association’s Outstanding Subject Leader award. Location: Chester, Cheshire D&T Hub School: The Bishops’ Blue Coat Church of England...
Head of Design & Technology, Ben Wilson, Ben Wilson is Head of Design & Technology at Baysgarth School, where he has transformed STEM education through an employability-focused, engineering-led curriculum. Co-developing an innovative KS3 model, he helped establish the school as a Greenpower Centre of Excellence and UN Trojan Mouse Award winner for embedding sustainability. A Greenpower Ambassador and senior leader, Ben champions real-world learning and sector-wide collaboration. Location: Barton on Humber, Hull D&T Hub School: Baysgarth School
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...
New Designers Exhibition Showcases the Future of Design, Our visit to the New Designers Exhibition left us thoroughly impressed! The graduates' work showcases impressive creativity, intuition, and polish, providing a truly inspirational glimpse into the future of design. Championing Emerging Talent Since 1985 New Designers has been highlighting the UK’s most innovative emerging design talent since 1985. This annual London event features over 3,000 graduates...
Free museum trips guide to inspire your planning for 2025–26, Teachers looking to enrich their curriculum with memorable museum visits can now access a free digital guide from Art Fund, the national charity that connects museums, people and art. This resource is designed to support teachers in planning inspiring, curriculum-linked trips for the 2025–26 academic year. 20 museums with standout school programmes The Museum Trips Guide: 20 museums to enrich your curriculum showcases a selection of 20 UK museums renowned for their excellent school...
Starting Points for Designing, Detailed below are some suggested starting points that are presented as visual brainstorms which the teacher can use with the class to explore the context and identify many different sorts of product that could be designed and made. They give pupils an opportunity to decide what sort of product they want to design and make. The exact nature of the products designed and made will depend on the age and previous experience of the pupils and resources available in
Textiles Late KS3 Yr 9 Technology in Society - Wearable Tech, Textiles Late KS3 Year 9 - Technology in Society – Wearable TechStudents should be able to evaluate existing wearable technology products and generate a number of ideas that include the use of technical fibres and fabrics to enhance the experience of the wearer.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has been fully refreshed and new titles added, providing teachers of Years 7, 8 and 9 with a basic set of units they can use...
Why has the number of teenagers taking design and technology GCSE dropped?, For some time now, the Association has been expressing concern over the inability of the subject to move forward in response to changes in National Curriculum - and I'm not simply referring to the most recent iteration, and developments in technologies, materials, processes and pedagogy. It has also warned, that in situations where this is not happening, then the very certainty of its continuation is at question. We are now regularly receiving...
KS3 D&T National Strategy Module 5: Transition, Key Stage 3 D&T National Strategy: Framework and training materialsModule 5: Transition – building on prior experiences of designingFirst published 2004 The KS3 National Strategy (2004) provided the framework for teaching D&T and is the basis from which the new National Curriculum has been developed. This module outlines the concept of transition and its importance for KS3. It looks at discontinuity between KS2 and KS3 and offers practical solutions and strategies to...
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