Search results

1051 results found for your search "Planning and Delivering D&T GCSE Compulsory Content"

In conversation with Simon Langton Boys School 2

Designed for Life - Live at Simon Langton Boys School, Kent (Part 2), In this, the second episode of a two-part mini-series, we continue exploring the journey of school design and technology leaders and departments as we visit and speak with staff, students, and parents at Simon Langton Boys' Grammar School in Canterbury, Kent. 🎧 Listen here. Before anyone assumes this is a story of overprivileged students enjoying an experience facilitated by wealth and connections, please be aware that this is not the case. This department has been carefully crafted from...

In Conversation with Iolo Jones

Chair of ELS, Iolo Jones, Podcast brought to you by the Design and Technology Association in partnership with the Edge Foundation. Listen now! Iolo Jones is chair of ELS, a company that describes itself as the expert in "experience learning". The company uses the latest technologies in XR, VR and AR to measure learners as they are experiencing learning, enabling better metrics and better learning outcomes. Iolo has founded a number of companies, including Sutton Jones Multimedia, leading system integrator Interactive 1, online video pioneer Narrowstep, and was most recently Chair of rights management...

Product Design Early KS3 Y7 - Mainly Designing - Core Skills

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 set of units they...

Product Design Late KS3 Y9 Mainly Designing - Advanced Modelling

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 cover vital areas

Demystifying CAD

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 structured support, students quickly master CAD...

D&T Association Excellence Awards 2025

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 subject. A special thank you to Triumph for generously...

Product Design Late KS3 Y9 Mainly Making - Does It Connect

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 a basic set...

SEND Tool Modifications

Making design and technology accessible for all learners, Teaching design and technology within a SEND setting presents unique challenges – but also incredible opportunities. At Bradfields Academy in Chatham, Kent, a creative and resourceful approach has enabled the department to adapt workshop tools, processes, and equipment so all learners can thrive. This page brings together a range of inspiring strategies and practical adaptations from Bradfields Academy, a specialist all-through SEND provision supporting pupils from Year R to Year 14. With around 444 pupils on roll, classes are structured into communities based on individual...

In Conversation with Andrew Walton

Design Teacher, Dulwich College, Beijing, Andrew Walton, We are delighted and privileged to be able to talk with Andrew Walton in this Episode of Designed for Life, the podcast brought to you by the Design and Technology Association with the support of our friends and sponsors at The Edge Foundation and PTC Onshape. Listen here Andrew is a Design teacher who for the last four years has worked at Dulwich College Beijing. We reached out to Andrew having seen the quality of work produced by his students showcased on social media and...

Systems and Control Mid KS3 Y8 Design and Make - Controlled display PoS

Systems and Control Mid KS3 Y8 Design and Make - Controlled display PoS, Design and Make - Controlled display PoSThis takes students through the process of designing and making an animated Point of Sale display, investigating how control systems can be applied to develop an eye catching and appropriate display unit. This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design, Systems and Control and Textiles has been fully refreshed and new titles added. They provide teachers of Years 7, 8 and 9 with a basic...

Filter results

Choose an option to filter your search results.

All results (1051)
Shop products (284)
Events (61)
News (224)

Need help?

We are always here to help you with any query.

Contact us