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Design against the smoke, How clean cookstoves are changing lives Today, on International Day of Clean Energy, attention turns to solutions that protect people and the planet. Household air pollution is a silent killer in many parts of Africa, linked to over one million deaths each year. Women and children are disproportionately affected, often spending hours cooking on inefficient stoves that fill homes with toxic smoke. Mukuru Clean Stoves is changing that story through design. Turning tragedy into innovation Founded by a designer and entrepreneur whose life was shaped by fire, Mukuru Clean Stoves...
ChopValue - Circular design in action, Urban bamboo and the future of sustainable manufacturing As conversations around sustainable manufacturing continue to shape design and technology, one company is offering a powerful case study for D&T teachers keen to bring real world relevance into the classroom. ChopValue is transforming discarded bamboo chopsticks into engineered boards with the strength and beauty of hardwood, proving that thoughtful design can turn waste into opportunity. Each year, billions of bamboo chopsticks are used once and thrown away. Rather than seeing them as disposable, ChopValue treats them as a valuable urban resource....
Degree apprenticeships at E.ON – Tsezzy Omar, Hands-on learning and real-world impact Tsezzy Omar, a level six Digital & Technology Solutions Professional (Software Engineering) apprentice at E.ON, is a strong advocate for degree apprenticeships, highlighting how they combine practical experience with academic learning. “Apprenticeships allow you to apply theoretical knowledge in a real working world,” he explains, emphasising the opportunity to gain hands-on experience without the burden of university debt. Tsezzy discovered the route during a careers presentation at his school and quickly recognised the benefits over traditional university study. Despite initial nerves about high expectations,...
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...
Creating a primary D&T curriculum using Projects on a Page, Full-day, face-to-face course | 24th June 2026 | 9:00 - 16:30 Build confidence in teaching design and technology and develop a strong primary curriculum using Projects on a Page (POAP). Fully funded for eligible Bristol schools – no charge to attendPlaces are limited and reserved for local teachers, so please only register if you have permission from your school and are confident you can attend. Register your interest → Why attend? By the end of the day, you...
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 ...
Inspiring innovation – intellectual property in design, Inspiring innovation – intellectual property in design This resource has been developed with the Intellectual Property Office to help teachers and students to understand the implications of IP in product design. It consist of five PowerPoint classroom teaching presentations and associated materials that schools can use and adapt, in which the students develop their ideas and realise the importance of securing the intellectual property, and two videos outlining IP and the associated 'business days' that schools can deliver in which students’ innovative design ideas, produced using smart and modern materials, are...
Crumble Controller Starter Kit, Official Crumble Starter Kit CRM-301 Updated in 2021 Ages 7-14 years Contains: 1 x Crumble controller 12 x Croc leads 2 x Sparkles (controllable RGB LEDs) 1 x Crumble-friendly switch 1 x Crumble-friendly light sensor ...
Inspiring innovation – intellectual property in design, The Association has been working with the Intellectual Property Office to develop this set of free resources helping teachers and students to understand the implications of IP in product design. The resources consist of five PowerPoint classroom teaching presentations and associated materials that schools can use and adapt, in which the students develop their ideas and realise the importance of securing the intellectual property. These can be used as a kit to allow schools to deliver this in a ‘business day’ in which students’ innovative design ideas, produced using...
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