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Siemens' Train the Trainer Event , Our curriculum consultant Paul Woodward recently took part in the Siemens ‘Train the Trainer’ event at Rivergate House in Newbury. The three-day event aimed to equip delegates with the tools and knowledge needed to inspire and prepare the next generation of designers and engineers focused on the fundamentals of Solid Edge software. Through live demonstrations, hands-on training and Q&A sessions, the event provided a comprehensive guide for training teachers and whole departments. What is Solid Edge? Solid Edge is a professional computer-aided design (CAD) software used for product development and...
Delivering skills, often lacking, to the next generation of D&T teachers, D&TA providing specialist training for SCITT trainees at Pioneers Partnership SCITT For 30 years I have taught in or led Design and Technology departments, and in the last few years, I have seen a real need for additional support and training for D&T teachers. Where possible, I have tried to provide support, resources, or training to help them, but this was often limited by my full-time teaching commitments. Earlier this year I decided it was time to leave the classroom and return to the UK where...
Exciting Opportunity for Young Innovators: Gladiators micro:bit Competition, A thrilling new competition invites primary school children aged 7 to 11 to unleash their creativity by designing gadgets that will enhance the performance of the iconic Gladiators. The Gladiators micro:bit Competition not only offers a platform for budding inventors to showcase their ideas but also presents an opportunity to win fantastic Gladiators-themed prizes and tech rewards. How to Enter To participate, students will need to watch an engaging video featuring Gladiator Phantom and Mwaksy, who will guide them on how to enter the competition. Schools are encouraged...
Unwrap Exclusive Offers with Our ‘12 Days of D&T Christmas Magic’!, This Christmas, we’re thrilled to present 12 Days of D&T Christmas Magic—an advent calendar packed with exclusive surprises for teachers. Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the lead-up to Christmas, a brand-new offer is unveiled. To unlock the magic, you’ll need to book a CPD training course! * Whether you’re looking to enhance your classroom strategies or take the next step in leadership, our daily offers are designed to empower and inspire. From cashback on courses and free teaching resources to exclusive member-only materials, there’s something...
Win an Akira™ Mobile Benching System Worth Over £4,000 with WF Education, Looking to upgrade your workspace? WF Education is offering an incredible opportunity to win an Akira™ mobile benching system worth over £4,000! This prize is perfect for teachers looking to transform their learning environment and is the perfect opportunity to enhance your STEM and D&T learning with high-quality, mobile, and flexible furniture. What’s Included in the Prize?Two lucky winners will receive the following: 2 x Storage WorkBenches – Practical and sturdy, ideal for organising tools, equipment, or materials. 1 x Akira™...
Snack-tember: new British Nutrition Foundation campaign to support healthy snacking in schools, A brand-new initiative from the British Nutrition Foundation is launching this September – and it’s all about snacks! Snack-tember is a month-long campaign designed to help children and young people aged 5–16 explore their current snacking habits and discover healthier, sustainable alternatives – with teachers supported every step of the way. Rather than a one-week focus, this year the usual Healthy Eating Week is being transformed into something even bigger. Snack-tember will run throughout September 2025, giving teachers more time and flexibility to engage...
Inspired by Industry: New Contexts, We are excited to release three more contexts as part of our range of free resources for KS3. Have a look below: Lisi Aerospace Lisi Aerospace are a worldwide manufacturing specialist for assembly solutions as well as engine and structural components used in aircrafts. This context asks you to consider ‘Reducing weight without compromising strength’. JCB JCB are one of the world’s largest construction equipment manufacturers. Their brand is well known in the UK and overseas and can be seen on a wide range of construction machinery....
New Training Courses to Tackle Food Teacher Shortage: Leiths Education and University of Roehampton Announce National Qualifications, Leiths Education has teamed up with the University of Roehampton to introduce two new national qualifications designed to address the growing shortage of food technology teachers in schools. These qualifications aim to fast-track the recruitment and training of food teachers, responding to an urgent need in the education sector. The number of food technology teachers has steadily declined, with only 3,745 teachers recorded for the 2022-23 academic year—a 4% drop from the previous year and part of a concerning decade-long...
Is MDF safe to use in school workshops? , Much media attention has been drawn towards MDF and the hazards associated with its use in schools, although there is no evidence that calls for it to be removed entirely from use in schools, it’s use does raise serious concerns. Hardwood dust is classified in COSHH as carcinogenic, and softwood is now a suspect carcinogen, although not defined as such in COSHH. Thus under risk assessment procedures substitution by natural wood may not eliminate the problem. Serious concern has been raised over the dust created when machining...
Can Primary School children use sewing machines?, We are not aware of any age restrictions on the use of a sewing machine and many younger children find them relatively easy to use. We would advise a risk assessment is always done. This might include ensuring children don't put their hands near the needle and any other moving parts. It's also important to make sure that a child’s seating positions is correct and that they sit face on to the machine with no other children crowding around them. In addition it’s important machines are switched off and unplugged when...
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