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Exciting Opportunity for Young Innovators: Gladiators micro:bit Competition, A thrilling new competition invites primary school children aged 7 to 11 to unleash their creativity by designing gadgets that will enhance the performance of the iconic Gladiators. The Gladiators micro:bit Competition not only offers a platform for budding inventors to showcase their ideas but also presents an opportunity to win fantastic Gladiators-themed prizes and tech rewards. How to Enter To participate, students will need to watch an engaging video featuring Gladiator Phantom and Mwaksy, who will guide them on how to enter the competition. Schools are encouraged...
New Resource: Build the Change, The Design & Technology Association, in collaboration with Barefoot Computing, is excited to announce the launch of ‘Build the Change’ - an inspiring resource for teachers to use in the classroom. The free resource is aimed at students aged 7-11 and sets the challenge to design and create inclusive and sustainable 3D building models for local communities. It blends hands-on creativity with digital skills using Scratch programming to encourage environmental awareness and computational thinking in the classroom. Key Features of Build the Change: Curriculum Links: D&T and Computing. Computer...
Experience a Live Podcast at Arts University Bournemouth: Design, Technology, and Sustainability, Are you ready to explore the intersection of design, technology, and sustainability? Join us for an unforgettable live podcast experience with Designed for Life at Arts University Bournemouth (AUB). This exclusive event is your chance to dive deep into the world of design and innovation with leading experts and creators. Event Details Date: 5th February 2025 Location: Arts University Bournemouth campus Timings: 09:30/09:45...
D&T Teacher Education Knowledge Exchange Symposium, The Design and Technology Teacher Education Group (DTTEG) is thrilled to announce an upcoming D&T Teacher Education Knowledge Exchange Symposium, set to take place in Birmingham in June 2025. This much-anticipated event is subsidised by the Liverpool Institute for Research in Education (LIFE), enabling tickets to be offered at an affordable price of just under £30. The symposium will bring together primary and secondary specialists, catering to both new and experienced D&T teacher educators in universities and schools, as well as school-based mentors. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage, share expertise,...
Children’s Mental Health Week 2025: Why It Matters, Children’s Mental Health Week, running from the 3rd to 9th February 2025, is a vital opportunity to shine a light on the well-being of young people across the UK. Organised by Place2Be, this annual initiative raises awareness of children’s mental health and provides essential resources to support young minds in schools, at home, and in communities. This year’s theme, ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’, encourages children to develop self-awareness as a foundation for growth and resilience. Understanding emotions, strengths, and challenges empowers young people to navigate life’s ups and downs with...
Sketching and Rendering in Concept Design Masterclass, Donna Isaac, a teacher from Wallingford School in Oxford shares her experience with the Sketching and Rendering Masterclass offered by Seymourpowell in collaboration with The Design & Technology Association. This 'Sketching & Rendering in Concept Design' Masterclass, takes D&T teachers through the process of concept design at Seymourpowell. Motivation Donna's decision to enrol was driven by a desire to strengthen her team's skills and confidence in sketching and utilising diverse materials. The school's funding for INSET provided a unique opportunity to invest in this CPD opportunity. Donna and...
In the Press, Our CEO, Tony Ryan, recently penned an article in the Observer that highlights a critical issue facing our education system: the potential disappearance of design and technology from the national curriculum within the next four years. This alarming trend is driven by a steep decline in both student and teacher numbers, with about 20% of schools in England and Wales no longer offering the subject. The forthcoming report, produced in collaboration with the Design Council reveals a 68% drop in students taking D&T at the GCSE level over the past decade. Furthermore, the number...
Boosting University Portfolios with Siemens Solid Edge® Certified User Accreditation, Earning a Siemens Solid Edge Certification is a great way for students to strengthen their university application portfolios. This accreditation, achieved through an online exam, verifies skills in using Solid Edge CAD software and sets students apart in the competitive university admissions process. Why Certify? A Solid Edge Certification provides an industry-recognised credential that demonstrates proficiency with Solid Edge software. Available at three levels—Associate, Professional, and Expert—these certifications show universities that a student is serious about their field and that they have gone the extra...
Young Furniture Makers Exhibition 2024, The Young Furniture Makers Exhibition is set to return to the City of London on 2 October 2024, providing a unique platform for aspiring designer-makers to showcase their talents. Organised by The Furniture Makers’ Company, this one-day event will highlight the innovative work of students from GCSE level to recent graduates, connecting them with industry professionals eager to discover fresh design talent. This year's exhibition will feature the Young Furniture Maker Awards, which serve as the student equivalent of the prestigious Furniture Makers’ Guild Marks. These awards recognise excellence...
We don’t have enough time to teach D&T well in our primary school. What should we do?, It is important to think about both the amount of teaching time available and how it can be used to best effect. Where a school simply doesn’t have enough time to teach D&T well, this also tends to be the case for the other non-core foundation subjects. Typically, this results from over half of the teaching time in the school day being devoted to English and maths. However, Ofsted evidence suggests that schools which have a broad and balanced curriculum often attain...
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