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Engineering Skills Conference Highlights Need for Youth-Centric Approaches to Bridge Sector Skills Gap, Over 160 delegates gathered at BMet’s Matthew Boulton College in Birmingham for the 2024 Engineering Skills Conference, co-hosted by Next Gen Makers and MSC Industrial Supply Co. UK. The conference brought together industry leaders, young apprentices, and teachers, united by a goal to inspire, attract, retain, and develop new talent within the engineering sector. The event commenced with presentations from speakers, including Chris Corkan of Make UK, Katherine Watson from WISE, Calum Nisbet of The Kaleidoscope Plus Group, and Rob Ewels from Waterfit...
Curriculum Consultant and Trainer (0.2 FTE, 1 day a week), Join Our Team: Curriculum Consultant and Trainer Are you passionate about transforming Design and Technology education? We’re looking for an experienced D&T professional to join our team, helping shape the future of D&T teaching through high-quality professional development and resource creation. In this outward-facing role, you’ll work closely with schools and educators across the country, using your expertise to design and deliver inspiring CPD, both in person and online. You’ll also contribute to national curriculum projects and play a vital role in positioning...
What tools, equipment and materials should we buy for KS1 and KS2?, The tools, equipment and materials each individual school buys will depend on the projects they plan to carry out, what children actually design and make and the outcomes from risk assessments. The resources purchased should also comply with local authority, employer and school health and safety policy and guidance. Your school’s long-term plan for D&T should be referred to when deciding what to buy. If you don’t have a long-term plan, an example long-term plan that will give coverage of the new NC requirements can...
When should children in KS2 to learn about important people in D&T who have helped shaped the world?, We recommend that schools address ‘key events and individuals in D&T’ in those projects where it will be most interesting and meaningful for the children – not necessarily in every project. Schools may also want to bias this work towards Y5 and Y6. Across KS2, children should learn about a range of inventors, designers, engineers, chefs and manufacturers who have developed ground-breaking products, find out what they are famous for designing and/or making and what characteristics enabled them...
Torches, Lamps and Lanterns, Age 7-9 yearsFirst published 2013 This Year 3 or 4 unit, from material kindly provided by Hampshire County Council, has children design and make a purposeful product using an electric circuit. The extensive PowerPoint presentation includes examples of torches with different users and uses, the components of electrical circuits and how they come together, and construction methods for making the different parts of a torch. It also contains tips and ideas for teachers and Health and Safety advice and has a section on using techniques and reclaimed materials to allow children to...
STEM Racing System Package – Roll Out Race Track, STEM Racing System Package – Roll Out Race Track For use with the new STEM Racing Primary Class Group Starter Pack, the first step on the F1 in Schools ladder and an ideal progression from the Denford Primary STEM project. Ideal for testing cars and also easy to transport and store. Includes: F1 Roll Out Race Track System & F1 Race Control System (Stand Alone) The F1 Primary Class has been designed as an ideal progression from...
Inspired by Industry RAF, Inspired by Industry: RAF This context allows students to explore temporary shelter design for various situations, from humanitarian aid to pop-up market stalls and pet carriers. The project encourages material exploration, testing for properties like insulation and waterproofing, and considering collapsible structures and mechanical systems. Students can create physical or CAD prototypes, with testing methods ranging from virtual FEA analysis to hands-on team challenges like building and water-testing shelters. The project supports individual and group work, fostering problem-solving and engineering skills while allowing creative freedom in designing functional, adaptable shelters. Log in...
Inspired by Industry Else, Inspired by Industry: Else This context encourages students to explore design solutions to combat loneliness, allowing for both digital and physical products or a combination of the two. The focus is on user interaction (UI/UX), with opportunities to develop apps, interactive devices, or lifestyle products that foster social connection and engagement. Students can experiment with a variety of materials and technologies, including CAD, rapid prototyping, and digital interfaces. Potential outcomes range from talking toys and cooperative games to mental well-being apps and interactive devices. This project can be adapted for group work...
Projects on a Page Sample 2023, Projects on a Page Sample First published 2013; updated 2023 A sample of the Projects on a Page planning resource. This has all the planning for teaching Levers and Linkages for children in Years 3/4. Projects on a Page – Instant CPD The basis for this scheme of work is a series of over 20 ‘project planners’ that give scope for teachers to use their creativity and professional judgment, whilst ensuring the quality, integrity and rigour of children’s learning. Each planner...
KS3 D&T National Strategy Module 1: The Framework – the vision, Key Stage 3 D&T National Strategy: Framework and training materialsModule 1: The Framework – the visionFirst published 2004 The KS3 National Strategy (2004) provided the framework for teaching D&T and is the basis from which the new National Curriculum has been developed. This module gives background to the framework and introduces how the vision and framework can be effectively put into place in developing a scheme of work for D&T in schools. The resource contains a PowerPoint presentation introducing the framework, presenter session notes,...
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