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2 Day Secondary Materials Health and Safety SMHS - Initial Training Course (JG), This 2 day course will be held on 9th and 10th July. The course is suitable for Teachers, Technicians, TA’s and those supporting learners in the workshop.This course will enable delegates to acquire H&S accreditation certification through a ‘hands on’ approach using the following…Day 1 Drilling Machine Sanding Machine Portable power tools (Drill & Sander) Power Fret Saw Hand Tools Plastics Moulding Equipment Day 2...
What member category is right for me?, We offer memberships to suit most teachers in Primary and Secondary schools. Departmental and School, Individual, NQT, online, trainee and retired. There are separate membership options for Consultants and Corporate memberships. If you need help making the correct choice please call us on 01789 470007 or email: membership@designtechnology.org.uk
Ursuline Academy, Ilford, Rose Russell and Edna Reilly, On International Women in Engineering Day, Designed for Life takes a moment to celebrate the work of two women who have made an amazing positive difference to girls' exposure to STEM opportunities within their school. Listen to the podcast hereRose Russell has been an outstanding Technician/Instructor/ STEM Coordinator at the Ursuline Academy, Ilford (an all girl’s catholic school) for 29 years in both the art and design and design and technology departments. Trained in fashion, Rose is neither an engineer nor a scientist,...
BBC Teach and Creative Director at Beano, Alex Harris and Mike Sterling, How many of you reading this have fond childhood memories of reading the Beano? We're guessing many of you could name most of the characters from the Beano now; some of you may still have Christmas Annuals tucked away somewhere in the loft. Well, the good news is the Beano is still alive and well...in fact, it is in rude health. Listen here Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Amazon Music ...
Moving pictures, Year 1 Age 5-6 years Fully updated 2021 Moving pictures are popular with children and by making simple sliders and levers children will gain an understanding of the mechanisms that make things move. This encourages children to recognise and learn about different types of movement through investigating mechanisms in everyday objects and designing and making a moving model to illustrate a story or as a card or display. Children develop their designing skills through trying out ideas with materials to make a mock up...
Can Primary School children use sewing machines?, We are not aware of any age restrictions on the use of a sewing machine and many younger children find them relatively easy to use. We would advise a risk assessment is always done. This might include ensuring children don't put their hands near the needle and any other moving parts. It's also important to make sure that a child’s seating positions is correct and that they sit face on to the machine with no other children crowding around them. In addition it’s important machines are switched...
Paul Anderson, Paul has significant experience of helping teachers, departments and schools improve their pupils’ attainment. When he was Head of Technology in one of the most challenging schools in the country, his students achieved outstanding value added. Importantly, he continues to work part-time as a teacher, so he has direct current experience of what is effective in the classroom. Paul has significant experience working for two exam boards in a range of roles, including Chief Examiner, Principal Moderator and Chair of Examiners for a range of different qualifications. He has also been involved in...
The awards winners are: CATEGORY 1 - Muhammad Shamshad Azad, winner of Technology Supplies Innovation and Creativity in Design and Technology Award CATEGORY 2 - Lisa Larham, winner of Inspirational Teaching of Design and Technology Award in Primary School CATEGORY 3 - Michael Williams, winner of Hertfordshire University Award for Inspirational Teaching of Design and Technology in Secondary School CATEGORY 4 - Rebecca Warner, winner of The James Dyson Foundation Award for Excellence in Engineering Education CATEGORY 5 - Richard Nash, winner of The...
Gears and Pulleys, Ages 7-11 yearsFirst published 2012; fully updated 2019 A set of two PowerPoint presentations and teacher guidance to help develop children’s understanding of how to use gears and pulleys at upper Key Stage 2; the resource might also be useful for some younger children. The PowerPoints introduce technical vocabulary and explain all the key principles involved including outlining the equipment needed for related focused practical tasks. The slides can be printed out and used to support the classroom display and the resource can also be used as...
Programmable Components - Celebrations, CelebrationsFirst released 2015 Age 11-14 yearsTime allocation: 14-16 hoursThis unit introduces learners to electronics and control, and in particular programmable components including microcontrollers. Originally planned for Year 7 it has scope to be taught across KEY Stage 3.It has students engaged in a mainly making activity focusing on the fabrication of a printed circuit board (PCB) and development of a programme to control a simple product on the theme of ‘celebrations’. It includes a full unit of work, project framework, teacher notes, classwork and homework booklets, examples of completed projects...
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