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Unpicking whole curriculum packages, In recent years many primary schools have bought into curriculum packages. There is a very wide range on offer – International Primary Curriculum, Cornerstones Curriculum, Essentials Curriculum, PlanBee, Twinkl PlanIt and Inspire Cornwall – to name just a few. Some provide planning and support for all subjects within a single resource, whilst others allow schools to buy specific subject plans or units of work according to their needs. Whether your school has purchased such a resource or is thinking of doing so, as a subject leader it...
Design Director, British Design Fund, John Mathers, John has been working for almost forty years in the brand and design industry, leading a number of marketing, brand and design consultancies in the UK and Internationally, as well as holding a number of roles within FMCG and retail, including Head of Brand at Safeway. Most recently he has led the UK Design Council through a period of change and has retired from that role after four years as CEO. He joined the Design Council from an International CEO role at the Holmes & Marchant group...
New Release: Design and Technology Education: An International Journal – Volume 30, Issue 1 (April 2025), We're pleased to share the latest issue of Design and Technology Education: An International Journal (Volume 30, Issue 1). Inside the Issue Kay Stables (Goldsmiths, University of London) and Lyndon Buck (University of Southampton) open the issue with reflections on introducing a refreshed direction for the journal. Research Highlights This issue features eight peer-reviewed research articles, offering different perspectives and practical insights, including: Crafting Humorous Soft Toys in early years education...
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 GCSE D&T as an option, we have made available the following resources....
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 printing...
Secondary Textiles (STHS) - Initial Training Course (JP), This course will enable delegates to acquire H&S accreditation certification through a ‘hands on’ approach with completion of both theoretical and small practical tasks.. The course will cover areas such as safe management of the textiles classroom, carrying out risk assessments and COSHH. Maintenance will also be briefly covered. It will also involve practical experience in the use of sewing machines, overlocker and various heat processes. The course is suitable for teachers, technicians and other supporting staff who are required to use this equipment in a
Secondary Textiles (STHS) - Initial Course Training (JP), This course will enable delegates to acquire H&S accreditation certification through a ‘hands on’ approach with completion of both theoretical and small practical tasks.. The course will cover areas such as safe management of the textiles classroom, carrying out risk assessments and COSHH. Maintenance will also be briefly covered. It will also involve practical experience in the use of sewing machines, overlocker and various heat processes. The course is suitable for teachers, technicians and other supporting staff who are required to use this equipment in a
Renowned Designer Ben Edmonds Takes Center Stage at Design and Technology Excellence Awards, In a captivating and insightful talk at the recent Design and Technology Association Excellence Awards, the spotlight shone brightly on Ben Edmonds—a designer, inventor, entrepreneur, and seasoned 'tinkerer.' Ben's journey unfolds as a compelling narrative, tracing back to his ambitious declaration at the tender age of twelve: "I want to be a lead designer for Dyson." Two decades later, he realised that childhood dream, achieving the prestigious role of Principal Designer at Dyson. However, Ben's story transcends professional achievements.
Take a look at this set of videos to inspire career choices for students in the design, engineering, creative, manufacturing and digital sectors and to recognise the value of a Design and Technology education in achieving success and inspiring decisions to enter in these areas. Our thanks to the ERA Foundation and the Royal Commission of 1851 for their generous support in helping us develop these resources and to the participating organisations and individuals. Seb is a Junior Design Engineer at Prodrive where he works in a small team designing...
Using Fizzbits to teach design iteration, Content: Ross Atkin is a professional product designer, who is currently appearing on the BBC program 'The Big Life Fix'. In this short video he explains how design iteration can be addressed through a simple, fun robot design challenge. Learning Outcomes: To understand how to use design iteration in a design challenge. Start E-Learning Now, Primary Workshop
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