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Masterclass with Jude Pullen - Prototyping , This inspiring masterclass has been developed in collaboration with Jude Pullen and the Design & Technology Association. This E-Learning 'Prototyping' masterclass will take D&T teachers through the process of prototyping and model making with Jude Pullen. With a range of approaches and thought-pieces, the masterclass explores the role of prototyping in D&T and industry, exploring useful materials and processes and diving into some challenges you can do with your students . You will pick up tips and tricks along the way to allow you to develop your own skills and...
Fancy a bag?, Age 5-7 yearsFirst published 2012 In this project children design and make a bag of their own creation for a specific user and purpose. The resources are designed to unlock children’s innovative thinking. They provide a context that leads children to a wide range of different design responses increasing their ownership of the design process. Children use their knowledge of materials and their properties (Science objectives) and investigate textiles (Art objectives) to learn how textile products can be designed and made using a range of simple joining techniques. This project could be adapted...
Secondary D&T Workshop Collection, Study in your own time and at your own pace with the D&T Association E-Learning courses. No need to travel or take time out of school. This is collection of workshops taken from our D&T Autumn School 2020 and is aimed at Secondary teachers. This E-Learning course features 8 workshops and accompanying resources from teachers and industry professionals with additional keynotes from inspirational speakers. Each workshop (approximately 40 minutes) allows you to work through at your own pace. Use the downloadable resources to aid your teaching and implement them in the classroom. Whether you...
Design Careers Explored in Collaborative Webinar by Seymourpowell and the V&A, Aspiring designers, students, teachers and design enthusiasts gathered virtually for an enlightening webinar hosted by Seymourpowell in partnership with the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A). The event provided valuable insights into diverse career paths in design and the multifaceted nature of the industry, drawing from the personal journeys and professional experiences of three designers from Seymourpowell: Oliver Winter, a Senior Design Strategist; Eunbin Kim, a Creative Technologist; and Amelia Wong, a Product Designer. Personal Journeys and Professional Insights The session featured...
Bringing empathy into design thinking: how to spark meaningful learning in your classroom, Design and technology is about more than solving problems, it’s about solving problems for people. At the heart of great design lies empathy: understanding users, noticing challenges, and creating solutions that make everyday life easier, safer, or simply more enjoyable. This way of thinking can completely transform how students approach their work. Our very own accessible controller ‘Inspired by Industry’ context developed with Scalextric4Schools, design driven by empathy shows students how to solve real problems for real people. And there’s no better...
MAN Group’s Design & Make Challenge , The MAN Group’s Design & Make Challenge is an annual event for Year 10–12 students, promoting careers in engineering, manufacturing and technology. The Challenge will take place on Tuesday 7 July 2026 at The Junction building at the University of Warwick in Coventry. Schools and colleges are invited to enter teams to compete in three categories: Innovation of Design Design for Manufacture Efficient Design ...
Inspiring creativity at the Royal Ballet and Opera Design Challenge, Earlier this summer, we attended the Design Challenge Winners' Day and it was an incredible showcase of creativity, talent and hard work from KS5 students across the country. The Royal Ballet and Opera’s national Design Challenge offers students a unique chance to step into the world of professional design. With four exciting pathways to choose from: Set Design, Costume Design, Wigs, Hair and Makeup Design, and Marketing Design, the challenge invites students to develop industry-relevant skills in a hands-on, imaginative and inspiring way. The standard...
Self-Review Framework – effectively reviewing design and technology in your school, In early 2026, the D&T Association will transition to a new website and associated IT systems as part of its ongoing improvements. This will affect the Self-Review Framework and D&T Mark. The new system will have revised statements to work towards, will be renamed the ‘D&T Quality Mark’ and will not be able to transfer any evidence from the current one automatically. As such, we will not be processing any additional applications using the current system. If you intend to apply for the...
Delivering D&T through various methods (no more chalk and talk), Study in your own time and at your own pace with the D&T Association E-Learning courses. No need to travel or take time out of school.This E-Learning course 'Delivering D&T through various methods (no more chalk and talk)', aims to help secondary D&T teachers with various ways to deliver theoretical aspects of the subject in new and interesting ways. The methods described will also help to develop students' deeper understanding of concepts, helping their communication skills and allow you to step away from a 'lecture-style' approach to teaching.Course...
How to implement electrical systems and electronics in the primary D&T curriculum, This course aims to provide D&T teachers at KS1 and KS2 with inspiration and practical advice to implement electrical systems and electronics into their D&T curriculum. With downloadable resources, Focused Tasks, checklists and more, help improve confidence and knowledge in this area of D&T. Objectives: To help understand what and when to teach. Gain confidence and improve your knowledge of electrical systems, circuits and components. By participating in this course, you will: Get access to a number of...
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