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Teachers in Residence: Bringing Real-World Industry Experience into the Classroom, At the Design & Technology Association, we are committed to ensuring that design, engineering, and technology education in UK schools is engaging, high quality, and relevant to the modern world. One of the most effective ways we support teachers is by connecting them directly with industry through our Teachers in Residence programme. Sponsored by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, this initiative allows teachers to step out of the classroom and into the workplaces of leading UK businesses, gaining first-hand experience of how industry operates. By taking part in...
GCSE Results Day 2025, Today is an important milestone for students across the country as Level One and Two results are released. First, let’s take a moment to celebrate their efforts. If the grades in those envelopes are what was hoped for, that is fantastic and well done for the hard work that made it possible. If things did not quite go to plan, this is not the end of the road. Take time to pause, reflect, and think about what could be done differently next time. These results do not define anyone’s future; they are just one step...
Design for Planet Festival 2024: A Hub for Sustainable Innovation, The Design for Planet Festival 2024 is gearing up to be a significant event. This festival aims to unite designers, innovators, and environmental advocates under the theme of "Designing for the Future," focusing on how design can play a crucial role in tackling global challenges such as climate change and social justice. A Platform for Inspiration and Collaboration Attendees can look forward to an engaging line up of workshops, keynote speeches, and panel discussions featuring renowned leaders in sustainable design. The festival's agenda is crafted to...
Share Your Innovative Timetabling Approaches for D&T, We are currently supporting the DfE with exploring alternative approaches to timetabling Design and Technology that move away from the traditional ‘carousel’ system. The ‘carousel’ system of students moving around materials areas in D&T has been used for a number of years in many schools and we are looking to collate examples of alternative approaches at Key Stage 3, whilst maintaining safe, reduced class sizes and experiencing the full national curriculum across the Key Stage. We would love to hear from schools about how you’ve tackled these challenges. Have you...
New Designed for Life Episode: Building a Thriving Design & Technology Department at Newstead Wood School, How do you establish a thriving Design & Technology department from scratch with a brand-new team? What curriculum changes at KS3, KS4, and KS5 can truly stretch and challenge high-achieving students? And how can you transform the department’s look and function on a limited budget while improving perceptions of the subject among students and parents? In the latest episode of Designed for Life, we explore these crucial questions as we visit Newstead Wood School in Orpington—recently named State Secondary School of the...
VEX Robotics UK Finals, Our Director of Education Ryan Ball was thrilled to attend the first day of the VEX Robotics UK Finals. This marks his second attendance at the event, and he continues to be astounded by the talent and dedication displayed by the participating students. Reflecting on the experience, Ryan expressed admiration for the range of skills showcased throughout the competition. From intense sprinting to team camaraderie, from quick problem-solving to high-fives of celebration, the event was a testament to the students' commitment and passion for robotics. He remarked, "There is so much...
Teach Secondary Article, In the latest edition of Teach Secondary, our CEO Tony Ryan has submitted an article that delves into the current state of Design and Technology education, offering insights into the challenges the subject faces and a hopeful perspective for the future. Tony acknowledges the difficulties D&T education encounters in the piece but remains optimistic about its prospects nationally. “I was delighted to be able to write an article for the April edition of Teach Secondary, looking at the plight of Design and Technology education. Those of you who know me will be...
Invitation to Tender for Key Research into ‘KS3 Inspired by Industry’ Programme, We are inviting interested organisations to submit proposals for research into the impact of our 'KS3 Inspired by Industry' projects. This initiative, aimed specifically at Key Stage 3 students, seeks to explore how real-world industry exposure is influencing young learners and shaping their career aspirations in STEM fields. Thanks to the generous support from our industry partners—Enginuity, Atkins Réalis, and AssetTagz—who have provided the necessary funding, we are now able to commission this vital research. The findings will help inform the future direction of the...
Recommended requirements for effective practice in KS1 and KS2, Minimum requirements for effective practice in KS1 and KS2 Subject leaders often ask the D&T Association for advice about factors in effective teaching and learning in the subject. These include the amount of teaching time that should be allocated, the size of budget needed for materials and components, and how many projects should be taught each term. In response, the Association and the D&T Expert Subject Advisory Group (ESAG) have developed a set of twelve minimum requirements for KS1 and KS2. These are recommendations, based on evidence and...
Skills for Industry - Severn Trent, Skills for Industry – Severn Trent First published 2017Ages 11-14 The Skills for Industry programme provides an opportunity to link secondary schools with a local industry partner to help Design and Technology teachers to develop and teach the industry-relevant knowledge and skills needed by the industry partner. The PowerPoint and associated Excel and Word files are a record of the project that took place in 2017 but also provide materials to adapt for use in your school. This project has a scheme over eight one-hour lessons with pupils working in...
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