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Are there any age restrictions relating to the use of machines by students in school workshops?, We would always advise schools to follow the guidance provided in ‘BS4163:2021 Health and safety for design and technology in educational and similar establishments – Code of practice’ and any further guidance provided by your employer. The British Standard Code of Practice states that: ‘The school or similar establishment should decide which machine is suitable for use by each group of learners. The decision should be based on student maturity and competence, the...
Product Design Mid KS3 Y8 Mainly Making - Salad Servers, Product Design Mainly Making Mid KS3 Year 8 – Salad Servers Students learn about manufacturing techniques and safe working procedures in the workshop, how to select materials and manufacturing techniques appropriate to them, how to analyse everyday products and identify their physical properties and how finishing techniques can enhance the material or product. This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design and Textiles has been fully refreshed and new titles added. They provide teachers of Years 7,...
Vice Chair of Trustees, Matt McLain, Matt is teacher educator at Liverpool John Moores University, where he leads secondary initial teacher education, having led the design and technology postgraduate route beforehand. Before becoming a teacher educator, he taught design and technology in the Greater Merseyside area for eleven years, as a subject leader, lead practitioner and advanced skills teacher; working with teachers at a local and national level. Matt has been an active member of the Design and Technology Association since joining in the 1990s. Recently he helped to...
Product Design Early KS3 Y7 - Mainly Designing - Core Skills, Product Design Early KS3 Year 7 - Mainly Designing – Core SkillsThis introduces developing different sketching and basic CAD skills, including using isometric drawings, and annotating sketches to communicate design ideas. It includes video tutorials covering controlled lines and sketching ergonomic shapes, and links to drawing tools that students might access.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has been fully refreshed and new titles added, providing teachers of Years 7, 8 and 9 with a basic...
Product Design Late KS3 Y9 Mainly Designing - Advanced Modelling, Product Design Late KS3 Year 9 - Mainly Designing – Advanced ModellingThis compares CAD modelling with making physical models and the relative advantages of each. It includes videos covering 3D printing, modelling examples and techniques and looks at how software can help design decisions.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has been fully refreshed and new titles added, providing teachers of Years 7, 8 and 9 with a basic set of units they can use and adapt to...
Product Design Late KS3 Y9 Mainly Making - Does It Connect, Product Design Late KS3 Year 9 - Mainly Making – Does It Connect?How to select appropriate manufacturing tools and equipment, the importance of accuracy and teamwork and how templates and jigs can be used to aid manufacturing. The unit includes manufacturing cards, templates and parts for batch production making and links to video.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has been fully refreshed and new titles added, providing teachers of Years 7, 8 and 9 with...
Demystifying CAD - empowering students through design and technology, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is now central to modern design, engineering and manufacturing, with over 95% of industries expecting CAD proficiency. For teachers reviewing their design and technology curriculum, now is the perfect time to explore how CAD can boost creativity, technical understanding and real-world skills. Making CAD accessible in the classroom Many teachers still worry CAD is too complex, expensive or time-consuming. In practice, tools like Autodesk Fusion are intuitive, user-friendly and free for education. With...
Celebrating 25 years of excellence in design and technology, On Friday the 10th October, the design and technology community came together to celebrate a truly special milestone, the 25th annual Design & Technology Association Excellence Awards. Hosted at the Triumph Factory Visitor Experience in Hinckley, the evening provided a fitting backdrop for a celebration of innovation and creativity. Surrounded by examples of world-class British design and engineering, guests gathered to honour the people who make design and technology such an inspiring and life-changing...
Design with a cause: OneDollarGlasses, Discover the inspiring work of OneDollarGlasses e.V., a global organisation dedicated to providing affordable, long-term ophthalmic care in some of the world’s most underserved regions. This landing page brings together useful links, a downloadable article, podcast episodes and video content so teachers can explore how design and innovation are transforming lives through the power of sight. A brilliant opportunity to bring real-world impact into your classroom, this story highlights how a simple design solution can change lives and provides resources you can use directly with your students....
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? ...
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