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Design and Technology Association Subject Consultation Groups, Subject Consultation Groups: What are they and why do we have them? The Association is run for its members. As a membership association funded by subscriptions it is important that there is a mechanism for members: to have a voice and speak on behalf of the broader membership of the Association to keep the Association staff in touch with the daily work of members and suggest how the Association can support members effectively to help in the development of resources, CPD and membership benefits ...
Blueprint 1000®, The initiative engages industry partners, who are keen to actively connect with schools and play a major part in offering high quality teacher CPD and ongoing real-world support, for teachers and pupils. The aim, in connecting industry with education, is to help contextualise and further your subject-knowledge to ensure lessons are relevant and up-to-date for your students as they leave education and enter the workplace. Ultimately, we will be working with teachers, pupils and industry to build an inspiring, innovative and proficient workforce by supporting design and technology education in our schools and colleges....
Stuart Dashwood at Prodrive, I have been a Design Technology teacher for a little over 12 years, unlike many design technology teachers, am not an engineer, I am an arts graduate, specifically I trained as a Jewellery designer, I have sometimes felt this leaves me at a disadvantage when I am trying to guide my students, to help them make the best choices for careers and next steps after school. I am constantly fascinated by the huge number of things I discover I don’t know, particularly about entry into engineering and how to answer the question “Sir, what do I...
What’s the point of school?, The title used for this D&T Practice Magazine editorial is also the title of an excellent book by Guy Claxton. This is a book that I read and re-read as a headteacher as I regularly sought to step off the education treadmill and carry out a sense check of where the school was, and how this stood up against the education that I believe in and wanted for the students. We have all been guilty at some time or other of running without paying due attention to the direction of travel. The...
Climate change and sustainability education in England, A new report highlights the importance of addressing the climate and nature crises in schools as the world faces unprecedented environmental challenges. Leading climate scientists have warned that many of Earth’s “vital signs” are at record-breaking extremes, with global warming projections for 2100 still pointing to a dangerous 2.7°C increase. This path threatens to exacerbate extreme weather events, including increased flooding risks for over 10,000 English primary and secondary schools – a number expected to rise significantly by 2050. Adding to the urgency...
Celebrate Earth Day with Free Resources to Support Sustainability in D&T, This Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the role that design and technology can play in building a more sustainable future — and to inspire students to think critically about the impact of the products they create and use. Whether you're looking to update your own knowledge, refresh your teaching, or spark new conversations in the classroom, there are a range of free, high-quality resources available to support you. Explore the E-Learning Course The online course Embedding Sustainable Practice in Design...
Inclusive by Design Webinar, Yesterday we delivered a webinar featuring speakers from our latest issue of Designing magazine. The webinar introduced various products and initiatives designed to inspire attendees about how to integrate inclusivity in D&T classrooms. Key Speakers: Paul Woodward (D&T Association) kicked off the webinar by discussing how design is fundamentally about finding solutions to problems that can enhance people's lives. Paul showcased tools like the Braille Box, which supports students with visual impairments. The session highlighted how such inclusive design practices can be integrated into D&T lessons. Dave Williams (RNIB) a...
What size should D&T rooms be and what space is required around individual machinery and equipment?, Safe working practice in D&T requires sufficient overall space so that students can move safely around the furniture, equipment and machinery that is required today in a modern D&T workshop or studio. The key information required in relation to this question is contained in 2 documents: the DfE Building Bulletin 81 and BS 4163:2021 ‘Health and safety for design and technology in educational and similar establishments – Code of practice. Building Bulletin 81 provides a wealth of relevant information, for example on...
Focus on Design Technology Resources, Focus on Design Technology Resources are an indispensable asset for teachers in schools. This unique collection offers a range of easy-to-use and affordable materials tailored for the Design and Technology curriculum. These resources are designed to enhance teaching and learning experiences, making them an essential tool for anyone involved in D&T education. Discover our selection of Focus ResourcesPrimary Focus Design/Create Single Licence - A complete Key Stage 1 teaching package with 3D animations, photos, text, and videos to engage students in Design and Technology. Focus Fairground Single Licence -...
Primary STEM Project Launch System, Primary STEM Project Launch System For use with the Primary STEM Project Pack and Roll Out Race Track Introduce STEM learning at an early age with the Denford Primary STEM project – an innovative, stand-alone classroom resource. This gives an ideal introduction to the new F1 in Schools Primary Class – the first step on the F1 in Schools ladder. The Launch System includes: Air Launch Control Box ...
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