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Primary, All maintained primary schools in England are required to follow the National Curriculum, which includes design and technology as a compulsory subject at Key Stages 1 and 2, with statutory Programmes of Study. The Association has produced a range of resources to support teachers implementing the D&T Programmes of Study including Projects on a Page, a scheme of work including 21 project planners. D&T gives children the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of designing and making functional products. We feel it is vital...

Examination techniques – getting good grades at GCSE

Examination techniques – getting good grades at GCSE, Examination techniques – getting good grades at GCSE First published 2017Ages 14-16 This PowerPoint based guide aims at getting your students to employ techniques to help improve their grades in the Design and Technology GCSE. It takes a thorough look at the subject content and technical principles of the GCSE, including key facts you need to know about the D&T GCSE exam, including assessment objective weightings, the written exams and how each exam...

‘Future of Work UK’ Launches Nationwide Conference Series to Inspire Young Minds

‘Future of Work UK’ Launches Nationwide Conference Series to Inspire Young Minds, We are proud to partner with the Future of Work UK initiative. This enterprise is making waves with a new series of unique free conferences to give young people a firsthand look at the world of design and manufacturing. This programme is designed to connect schools and businesses, encouraging partnership and helping students, teachers and parents explore career pathways. The Mission The conferences will provide valuable insights into the diverse opportunities...

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Membership of the Design & Technology Association, Deliver excellent Design & Technology education in your primary school, using our expert content Save time and deliver with confidence even if you are not a subject expert. We provide knowledge, tools and information to make it easy for you Access resources and training to support the development of your curriculum, in line with the National Curriculum Be ready to demonstrate excellence if called on in an OFSTED inspection Teachers Tell us they... ...

Putting the Communications in Electronics and Communications Technology

Putting the Communications in Electronics and Communications Technology, Age 11-14 yearsFirst published 2012 This project offers a basic introduction to wireless communications technology, using infra-red as a starting point. Infra-red is relatively simple, components are cheap and it enables students to understand some of the basic principles of how wireless control works. Communications Technology is now a huge industry worldwide and a vast range and variety of electronic products are now developed with a view to enabling better, faster and wider communications between people across the world. The exponential development curve...

Member Familiarisation Webinar - May Secondary

Member Familiarisation Webinar - May Secondary, Join us for a tour of The Design and Technology Association website, where we will explore member benefits tailored to enhance your experience and expertise in the field of Design and Technology.This member exclusive event highlights valuable resources and opportunities available through your membership.Our dedicated team members offer a tour of the website highlighting the variety of benefits available to you.During the session you will discover how to navigate our website with ease and seamlessly access all member only content.We're committed to...

Member Familiarisation Webinar - May Primary

Member Familiarisation Webinar - May Primary, Join us for a tour of The Design and Technology Association website, where we will explore member benefits tailored to enhance your experience and expertise in the field of Design and Technology.This member exclusive event highlights valuable resources and opportunities available through your membership.Our dedicated team members offer a tour of the website highlighting the variety of benefits available to you.During the session you will discover how to navigate our website with ease and seamlessly access all member only content. We're committed...

Options Pack

What is D&T? Options pack, This package of leaflets and posters is intended to support school D&T departments to help inform students, parents and others in the school and help make clear the value of studying D&T. In many schools, performance measures are squeezing the amount of choice pupils have with KS4 subjects. It’s also the case that D&T is often misunderstood, seen as ‘craft’ and not the sophisticated and comprehensive subject it is. To address this and support teachers and departments when promoting

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Membership of the Design & Technology Association, Plan your 24/25 curriculum with confidence, using our expert content Solve your Primary School Design & Technology concerns now, with our tools information and knowledge. Teach excellent and progressive D&T lessons by using on Projects on a Page (with 23 different planners) Support your professional development with relevant courses, many accessed online immediately when you sign up to membership. Give it a try with a 4-month trial membership for only £49 available for a limited time ...

Drew Wicken

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

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