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Head of Design and Technology, Natalie Cameron, Natalie Cameron is Head of Design & Technology at Newstead Wood School, leading an award-winning, future-focused department. With 15+ years’ UK and international experience, she champions design thinking, sustainability and interdisciplinary learning. An RSA Fellow, she works with the Design Museum and V&A, advocating for innovative, skills-rich design education that prepares students for a changing world. Location: Orpington, Greater London D&T Hub School: Newstead Wood School
How should we teach ‘exploded diagrams’ to children in KS2?, First, show children some examples of exploded diagrams e.g. those provided by a DIY store or used to assemble a model with a construction kit. Discuss the fact that exploded diagrams help when we want to show people the parts or components of the product we are designing, how they fit together and the order of assembly. If safe and possible, ask children to disassemble a relevant, existing product (and make sure they are able to reassemble it afterwards!) Alternatively, if they can’t actually disassemble a product, they...
Aircraft that shaped history and inspired design, From the battlefield to supersonic skies, aircraft have long captured the imagination of engineers and pilots alike. Three iconic examples, the Chinook, Concorde and Spitfire, showcase innovation and design thinking that continues to inspire teachers and students today. The Chinook: versatility in action The Chinook helicopter is a true workhorse of modern aviation. Introduced to the US Army in 1962 and the RAF in 1981, this twin-rotor helicopter operates in diverse environments, from the Arctic to jungles and deserts. Used for troop transport, resupply...
New Release: Design and Technology Education: An International Journal – Volume 30, Issue 2 (2025), We are delighted to announce the publication of Volume 30, Issue 2 of ‘Design and Technology Education: An International Journal’. This issue presents fresh explorations of how design and technology education can be revitalised through culturally responsive pedagogy, creativity frameworks, and innovative learning environments. Inside the Issue Designing Futures Tilanka Chandrasekera, Tutaleni Asino, and Nicole Colston This article examines how immersive, culturally grounded pedagogies can transform STEM learning for Native American middle school students. Using VR, AR, and 3D...
Designer and entrepreneur, Harp Design, Hayley Roy, This podcast with Hayley Roy is brought to you by The Design and Technology Association in partnership with The Edge Foundation. Listen now Hayley Roy is the founder and owner of Harp Design https://www.harpdesign.co.uk an interior design company working across residential and commercial sectors. Hayley left school at sixteen and decided to travel and see the world while working as a hostess on private yachts, including almost three years working on Sir Philip Green's yacht Lionheart. On her return to the UK, aged 21, she joined the family business and...
Member only tasks and activities, Building on approaches familiar in primary, each Inspired by Industry context will feature opportunities to deliver content and exploratory opportunities, running alongside the main project. These are used to deliver skills and knowledge alongside an open design brief: Investigative and Evaluative Activities (IEAs) where students learn from a range of existing products and find out about D&T in the wider world. This may be aspects such as product disassembly, reflection and prediction and discussions and explorations regarding sustainability. Focused Tasks (FTs) where they are...
Director of Design & Technology, Drew Wicken, Drew Wicken is the Director of Design & Technology for the Co-op Academies Trust in Stoke on Trent where he works across the Trust supporting and challenging academies in all areas regarding Design & Technology, at both primary and secondary levels. Drew also lead an engineering qualification national for an examination board as well as writing and developing resources for Oak National Academy. Watch Drew's D&T department tour here
Head of Faculty for Engineering and Design, Andrew Kyprianou , Andrew Kyprianou is the Head of Faculty for Engineering and Design at WMG Academy for Young Engineers, Coventry. Andrew is an innovative teacher that inspires the next generation of our engineers. Winner of our Design and Technology Association Excellence Award for Industry Engagement 2017 and most recently he has won the Pearson National Teaching Award for Secondary School Teacher of the Year 2021. Watch Andrew's department tour here
Subject Lead for Design and Technology, Helen Vardy, Helen Vardy is a design and technology leader at King Ecgbert School, Sheffield, with over 25 years’ experience. With a background in Civil Engineering and a passion for making, she champions creativity, digital design and sustainability. She introduced the DEC programme, expanded GCSE and A level provision, and promotes environmentally responsible practice. Helen is committed to inspiring confident, skilled problem solvers ready for the built environment and beyond. Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire D&T Hub School: King Ecgbert School
Head of Design Engineering, Jon Taylor, Jon Taylor is Head of Design Engineering with 15+ years’ experience, leading innovative technical curriculums in top independent schools. A Brunel graduate in Industrial Design, he bridges theory and practice, delivering high-achieving GCSE and A Level outcomes. An OFQUAL subject expert and VEX Robotics Teacher of the Year, Jon shapes national assessment standards while mentoring students to compete successfully at UK and World Championship levels. Location: Guildford, Surrey D&T Hub School: Cranleigh
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