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The award winners are: CATEGORY 1: Peter Williams, winner of Flamefast UK Ltd Award for Innovation and Creativity in Design and Technology CATEGORY 2: Bonnie Barton, winner of Inspirational Teaching of Design and Technology – Primary Award CATEGORY 3: Philip Harvey and Simon Wood are both winners of The HME Logistics LLP Award for Inspirational Teaching of Design and Technology – Secondary Award CATEGORY 4: Matthew Lim, winner of The James Dyson Foundation Award for Excellence in Engineering Education CATEGORY 5: Matthew James, winner of The...
Sustainability Series - Bamboo Bicycle Club and Bradfield Design bring sustainability and creativity into the classroom, Teachers looking to inspire students with hands-on learning, sustainable design and innovation can take inspiration from the collaboration between Bamboo Bicycle Club and Bradfield Design. The project, called ‘Beyond Bradfield’, blends sustainability, design aesthetics and STEM principles in a workshop that takes design and technology learning far beyond traditional bicycle building. Led by Nick Mills, Head of Design at Bradfield College, alongside James Marr, founder of Bamboo Bicycle Club, the workshop gives students the chance to design and build a bamboo...
Unlocking the Future: The Role of Robotics Education & Competition in Shaping Tomorrow's Innovators, Recently we were joined by our Webinar host Paul McKnight, Head of Operations (Europe) at VEX Robotics—one of our Blueprint1000 members, and a group of excited teachers to hear all about this years VEX Robotics World Championship. Paul started off by explaining that at VEX Robotics, they believe that all students are scientists and engineers at heart who thrive on asking questions, experimenting and simply playing. Using the thrill of robotics mixed with competition, the VEX Robotics World Championship allows students to envision themselves...
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 Digital Technologies...
Introducing our Regional D&T Leaders, Supporting teachers across the country We are delighted to introduce our network of Regional D&T Leaders, a team of experienced teachers and subject experts working in partnership with the Design & Technology Association (D&TA) and sponsored by Samsung UK. They are supported by their D&T Hub Schools in their mission to strengthen D&T provision, connect teachers across regions, and provide locally rooted, teacher-led support that reflects the real needs of schools. Each Regional D&T Leader brings a wealth of experience, from curriculum innovation to industry engagement, and is ready to offer guidance,...
Curriculum Review Response, The long-awaited curriculum review led by Professor Becky Francis is generating anticipation within the design and technology education community. The Association has actively contributed to this process, collaborating on a joint paper with the Design Council, NSEAD, and other organisations. We have now submitted our own curriculum review response informed by feedback from over 200 teachers and work with external organisations. You can read the full report here. There is widespread agreement that the existing curriculum requires substantial reform. The focus on STEM education and addressing the skills gap to support the...
Bring Learning to Life with a School Trip to the British Motor Museum, The British Motor Museum offers an unforgettable educational experience for both primary and secondary pupils. With a range of engaging workshops and the opportunity for self-led exploration, school trips to the Museum provide a unique way to enhance classroom learning. Interactive Workshops The Museum’s expert-led workshops cover a wide array of subjects, including STEM, history, PSHE, art & design, and more. These hands-on sessions encourage pupils to engage with topics in a practical and exciting way, helping to bring learning to life...
Dame Stephanie ‘Steve’ Shirley: Tough, Smart, and Ahead of Her Time, We were saddened here at the Association to hear that Dame Stephanie Shirley CH, passed away on 9 August aged 91. She leaves behind a legacy that every D&T teacher can share with students, a story of resilience, innovation, and a refusal to accept the limits society tried to place on her. Born Vera Buchthal in Dortmund, Germany, in 1933, she fled Nazi persecution at the age of five on the Kindertransport, arriving in Britain to live with foster parents. Those early experiences forged a determination that...
Blending tradition and innovation at The Dixie Grammar School, The design and technology team at The Dixie Grammar School, led by Mike Mellors, is transforming learning by combining traditional skills with real-world industry practice. Their aim is to prepare students who are creative, resilient, and ready to meet future challenges with confidence. A curriculum and environment designed for creativity Over the past four years, the team has reviewed and restructured the curriculum, introducing a clear progression framework from Year 6 to Year 13. Differentiated outcomes ensure all learners are...
VEX IQ Education Kit (2nd generation), VEX IQ is based on plastic, snap-together pieces specifically designed to build highly functional robots, primarily designed for ages 8-14. This system doesn’t require any prior knowledge in robotics. Students can easily build their first robot, and the wide variety of additional parts means that they can build anything they imagine as they continue to learn. Every kit includes a hand tool to make assembly and disassembly easy for small hands. The IQ Education Kit makes STEM manageable for teachers and fun for students! This kit is designed to build a...
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