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Toys, Toys EYFSFully updated 2014Ages 3-5 years Activities and goals for teaching Early Years Foundation Stage children about Toys, including building a toy collection and developing practical skills. The resource contains a short PowerPoint file looking at joining methods, with examples of a kite, doll and swing; a unit of work including research activities, practical skills and designing and making activities; a vocabulary sheet with important key terms. All the activities are linked to Early Learning Goals in the curriculum.

Using D&T Training Programme When Working with Pupils with SEN

Using D&T Training Programme When Working with Pupils with SEN, Using the D&T Training Programme when Working with Pupils with SEN: Framework of objectives and training modules This unique resource helps you: Review your current secondary D&T scheme of work in the light of the KS3 national strategy Plan to teach objectives that ensure progression for each individual Framework objectives statements at levels 1-4 and P4-P8 Teach designing skills to pupils with SEN 30 page spiral-bound colour booklet with CDPublished 2007

What is Inspired by Industry?

Free KS3 Resources, ‘Inspired by Industry’ is a set of design contexts to address the ever-changing needs of the Design and Technology curriculum. Rather than take a ‘project-driven approach to designing and making, they each start with a real-world design context provided by an industry partner of the Design & Technology Association. The contexts are authentic to the companies providing them with opportunities for teachers to use these with students. All follow a common design-thinking approach shown below. The contexts are editable and are a starting point for you to focus...

In conversation with Maria Dunbar (Leith's Education)

Director of Education at Leith's Education, Maria Dunbar (Leith's Education), In this episode, we turn to Food and Nutrition in the school curriculum and look at the challenges facing this aspect of National Curriculum education. Over the last few weeks, I have been fortunate to be introduced to Leith's Education and walked through their curriculum resources from KS1 to Post 16 (and extracurricular). These come at a cost (see below), but having seen them, I believe these are resources that every school should at least consider. See leiths.com🎧 Listen hereWe also discuss how Leith's has partnered with Roehampton...

In conversation with Senior Lecturer in Primary Education Janine Pavlis

Senior Lecturer in Primary Education, Janine Pavlis, In this episode, we focus on primary education, specifically design and technology education in the primary phase. Our guest in this episode is Senior Lecturer in Primary Education at St.Mary's University, Twickenham, Janine Pavlis. 🎧 Listen here. In recent years, we at the Design & Technology Association have seen significant growth in our primary membership categories, as schools (driven by Ofsted requirements) seek to broaden their curriculum offer to include design and technology across Key Stages One and Two. Our research suggests that the average...

In Conversation with Michael Omotosho

Freelance Industrial Designer, Michael Omotosho, Podcast brought to you by the Design and Technology Association in partnership with the Edge Foundation. Listen now. Michael Omotosho is a freelance Industrial designer based in Bradford and is widely recognised as a young highly talented designer with huge potential. In this podcast, Michael talks us through his foundation years as he was educated in Nigeria. From his earliest years, he noticed how comparatively well off his family was compared to many of his friends at school. His friends compensated for what they were unable to buy through...

In conversation with Carra Santos

Sustainable Futures Educator and Interpreter, Carra Santos, In this episode, we are delighted to be in conversation with Sustainable Futures Educator and Interpreter Carra Santos. Listen here. Carra came from a rural upbringing in Northern Ireland. She was 'promoted' a year aged only four years old, a decision that, when played forward, saw her heading off to Leeds and a foundation course aged seventeen with a suitcase full of clothes and belongings and a bag of art brushes! In this podcast, we follow her journey from this rural upbringing to her current position...

Maximum number of pupils taught within D&T workshops and studios?

Maximum number of pupils taught within Design and Technology workshops and studios, We are pleased to provide the following guidance regarding the number of learners in Design and Technology, taken from our publication: ‘Risk Assessment in Secondary Schools and Colleges Design and Technology Teaching Environments’ which can be purchased via the Resource Shop. Please reference the FAQ page. BS 4163:2021 Health and safety for design and technology in educational and similar establishments – Code of practice states that: ‘In England and Wales, there should be a maximum of 20 learners with one...

Design and Technology Association Subject Consultation Groups

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,...

What is the maximum number of students that should be taught within D&T workshops and studios?

What is the maximum number of students that should be taught within D&T workshops and studios?, BS 4163:2021+A2:2023 ‘Health and safety for design and technology in educational and similar establishments – Code of practice states that: ‘In England and Wales, there should be a maximum of 20 learners with one competent, qualified teacher in any one work area’. ‘In Scotland and Northern Ireland, there should be a maximum of 20 pupils for all classes in practical subjects’. It goes on to provide a helpful framework to use when assessing group sizes: ‘Risk assessments should be...

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