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Chinese schools get a lesson from Britain

Chinese schools get a lesson from Britain, While China has excellent academic results, the British curriculum has the upper hand with design – it's a shame our Government doesn't recognise this, says Richard Green The transformation of China in our lifetime has been nothing short of extraordinary. The speed of China’s resurgence – from the economic and human catastrophe of the Great Leap Forward to today’s superpower economy – has been so swift that it has mesmerised many in the West. Napoleon was right: China was a sleeping giant, but when she awoke she moved...

Consultants

Consultants, Our D&T Independent Consultants offer a range of services on an independent, commercial basis. We also work alongside Local Authority Consultants employed by and confined to working within a Local Authority. Consultant members offer a range of services in support of design and technology practitioners and often work with the Association on a variety of D&T projects. Suitably qualified and experienced design and technology consultants can apply to become a Registered Design and Technology Health & Safety Consultant (RDTHSC), enabling them to provide training and accreditation to the D

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...

Maximum number of pupils taught within D&T workshops and studios?

Maximum number of pupils taught within Design and Technology workshops and studios, We are pleased to provide the following guidance regarding the number of learners in Design and Technology, taken from our publication: ‘Risk Assessment in Secondary Schools and Colleges Design and Technology Teaching Environments’ which can be purchased via the Resource Shop. Please reference the FAQ page. BS 4163:2021 Health and safety for design and technology in educational and similar establishments – Code of practice states that: ‘In England and Wales, there should be a maximum...

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

Gillian Collinson, Head of Centre, National STEM Learning Centre

Head of Centre, National STEM Learning Centre, Gillian Collinson,

Gates Primary School Awarded Prestigious D&T Quality Mark

Gates Primary School Awarded Prestigious D&T Quality Mark, The Design and Technology Quality Mark is awarded to secondary departments and primary schools that deliver excellent teaching and learning in design and technology. Schools that achieve this award have undergone a thorough evaluation process, demonstrating excellence in curriculum planning, delivery, leadership, and innovation in D&T. We are delighted to announce that The Gates Primary School has been awarded the prestigious D&T Quality Mark by the Design & Technology Association. This accolade recognises the school’s outstanding commitment to...

Remote Teaching Tools

Remote Teaching Tools, We have gathered a collection of resources for primary and secondary teachers to use for remote learning. Please use and share this page with your colleagues. It will be updated regularly but please feel free to send us your suggestions of resources which you have found useful or even projects you are happy to share, and we will include them. Email info@designtechnology.org.uk with your suggestions. Thank you. Design and Technology Association Resource shop We have lots of primary and secondary resources in our...

James Dyson Foundation’s virtual workshops with primary schools.

James Dyson Foundation’s virtual workshops with primary schools, Creating meaningful connections between students and the real world of industry is a cornerstone of preparing young minds for the future, and the Design and Technology Association proudly supports initiatives that bridge this gap. A recent success story involves Boxmoor Primary School, which collaborated with Blueprint 1000 member, The James Dyson Foundation, in a series of engaging virtual workshops. We spoke to Primary teacher Victoria Martyn to delve into the school's experience and the impact of this innovative collaboration. The Setup ...

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025

Goodwood’s Festival of Speed inspires the next generation with dedicated STEM day, Goodwood’s Festival of Speed welcomed 1,000 students to its grounds on Thursday 10th July 2025 for a day dedicated to science, technology, engineering and maths. The annual STEM day gave pupils the chance to immerse themselves in the festival, explore the latest motorsport innovations and take part in tailored experiences designed to spark curiosity and ambition. Central to the day was FOS Future Lab, presented by Randox, where students were able to engage with cutting-edge robotics and...

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