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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 competent, qualified teacher in...
Time to put the clocks back, The National Curriculum subject D&T has presented controversy for the entire period of its existence. Some might say that is good. Others would say it is inevitable as its nature, purpose and content, together with associated teaching and learning methodology used to teach and assess it have been subject to continual review. What we do know, is the strength of the passion felt by many about D&T, to which in many cases they have devoted their entire professional life. This D&T Association’s blog provides an opportunity for some of these views to...
So how are we going to assess it?, Andy Mitchell highlights the concern being expressed by schools regarding assessment following the removal of levels. However you look at them, solar panels retro fitted to house pitched roofs don’t look good do they? Along with television aerials and satellite dishes, they do nothing to enhance the lines and contours decided upon by the building’s original architect and very often they detract significantly from its appearance. I’m guessing that those who inhabit listed buildings are prevented from installing them along with plastic double glazing but for anyone else,...
Want a job? We need D&T teachers!, The most important educational resource of all is a supply of dedicated, highly skilled, motivated and committed teachers. This is never more the case than when it comes to the teaching design and technology in secondary schools. Yet we are possibly approaching what could well be a national recruitment crisis. For the second year running, teacher training recruitment is showing signs of falling well below target. (Last year less than half the places for initial teacher training in D&T were filled.) Training institutions are once again predicting short falls, which in turn...
Teachers in Residence at Bulletproof, Global, independent brand agency, Bulletproof, based in London, is renowned for its innovative work in branding and design, driving growth, standout and fandom for the world’s most desirable brands. Recently, Bulletproof opened its doors to teachers through it’s fifth ‘Teachers in Residence’ placement facilitated through the Blueprint 1000 scheme. This placement offered a D&T Teacher a unique opportunity to explore the careers available in a brand agency and bring fresh insights back to their students. Initial Impressions We caught up with inspirational teacher and subject leader of design and technology,...
Review your Department: The D&T Association Self Review Framework, Register for the Self Review Framework (SRF) All schools are required to complete an annual self review. This generally requires secondary Subject Leaders to provide information to their Senior Management Team. We understand that the review process can be demanding and time consuming and difficult to undertake. We have produced a product to simplify this process. Our new Self-Review Framework and associated Design & Technology Mark have been designed to address this need. Take a look at this short Self-Review Framework video which...
Design and Technology National Curriculum for England, To support schools the Design and Technology Association provides training, advice, information, and guidance regarding the National Curriculum Design and Technology Programmes of Study introduced in September 2014, we have produced a number of resources, and will continue to, including some developed in collaboration with the National Curriculum Expert Group for Design and Technology. During the National Curriculum review the Department for Education (DfE) set up the Expert Group. This was given the task of advising the DfE on implementation and worked closely with the Design and Technology Association. ...
Essential Manufacturing Skills: Mastering Textile Construction Techniques - November, An Essential Sewing & Making Skills Course for Teachers of GCSE & A Level Fashion & Textiles for both Art & Design and D&T. In Partnership with Design & Technology Association, this is a new course from the Textile Skills Centre hosted at D&TA Centre in Banbury and with support from Janome UK. This is a totally practical day learning and practicing a variety of sewing and making skills and threading and trouble shooting sewing machine faults. This course is open to teachers, technicians...
Fabric Manipulation Skills, In Partnership with Design & Technology Association, this is a new course from the Textile Skills Centre hosted at D&TA Centre in Banbury and with support from Janome UK In this comprehensive practical course, learn a large variety of textile fabric manipulation techniques including: Folds, Darts, Pleats, Slashing, Tucks, English smocking, American smocking, Shirring, Crashing, Ruffles, Weaving, heat Shibori and more. The course includes downloadable templates, guides and exemplars. Course Review: "The course was great, we covered so much In the day and you couldn’t fail to come away inspired! So...
Fabric Manipulation Skills - November, In Partnership with Design & Technology Association, this is a new course from the Textile Skills Centre hosted at D&TA Centre in Banbury and with support from Janome UK In this comprehensive practical course, learn a large variety of textile fabric manipulation techniques including: Folds, Darts, Pleats, Slashing, Tucks, English smocking, American smocking, Shirring, Crashing, Ruffles, Weaving, heat Shibori and more. The course includes downloadable templates, guides and exemplars. Course Review:"The course was great, we covered so much In the day and you couldn’t fail to come away inspired!...
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