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Systems and Control Mid KS3 Y8 Design and Make - Scent Emitting Device - Aroma Fan

Systems and Control Mid KS3 Y8 Design and Make - Scent Emitting Device - Aroma Fan, Design and Make – Scent Emitting Device – Aroma FanStudents analyse existing products to understand how they function and that products can incorporate elements of control. They will investigate and experiment with timing circuits and consider factors influencing designs. Using sketching, 3D modelling and electronics or control systems they construct or model a product using suitable materials, electronic components and techniques. Teachers can adapt this as a Mainly Making activity using the...

Materials Masterclass

Materials Masterclass, Materials Masterclass with Zoe Laughlin View Masterclass here When covering materials science in D&T where else would you go but to Zoe Laughlin? In this Masterclass Zoe, in her own unique presentation style, takes students through some of her favourite core materials looking at their properties, any potential volatilities and demonstrating practical uses for these materials. This is not pretending to be a comprehensive run through all the materials that students will need knowledge of for the GCSE or A Level qualification, more an amusing

Jon Taylor

Head of Design Engineering, Jon Taylor, Jon Taylor is Head of Design Engineering with 15+ years’ experience, leading innovative technical curriculums in top independent schools. A Brunel graduate in Industrial Design, he bridges theory and practice, delivering high-achieving GCSE and A Level outcomes. An OFQUAL subject expert and VEX Robotics Teacher of the Year, Jon shapes national assessment standards while mentoring students to compete successfully at UK and World Championship levels. Location: Guildford, Surrey D&T Hub School: Cranleigh School

Lauren - Apprentice Mechanical Engineer

Apprentice Mechanical Engineer, Lauren , Watch Lauren's video here Lauren is an apprentice studying at the Marches Centre of Manufacturing and Technology where she is learning aspects of mechanical engineering. She did D&T Product Design GCSE at school and quickly realised that she wanted to follow the apprenticeship route into engineering. At college she is learning a wide range of skills which she applies at her job at Caterpillar where she would like to specialise in quality control. She enjoys learning new skills and seeing herself making...

Multi Academy Trusts (MATs)

Membership for Multi Academy Trusts, Are the schools in your Trust deliver D&T with different levels of confidence? Do you want to ensure all your schools are fully equipped to achieve excellent results where it matters? Is your key stages aligned and delivering D&T, aligned to real world challenges, replicating how many organisations design, prototype and test? By joining us, you’ll provide your schools with invaluable resources and support to deliver exceptional and inspiring Design and Technology education to...

AI’s Impact on the Future of Design

AI’s Impact on the Future of Design, Design journalist Abbey Bamford recently led a panel of experts in a compelling discussion on the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the future of design and design education. The event, took place at New Designers exhibition in London and featured insights from our CEO, Tony Ryan, alongside other industry leaders. Listen to the full recording here. The panel explored various facets of AI integration in design practices, reflecting on their personal experiences...

Sketching and Rendering in Concept Design Masterclass

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...

In Conversation with Pim Van Baarsen

CEO, Silverstone Technology Cluster, Pim Van Baarsen, Podcast brought to you by the Design and Technology Association in association with The Edge Foundation. Listen now! We are fortunate to be in conversation with Pim van Baarsen CEO of the Silverstone Technology Cluster, a high-tech business group situated geographically within an hours drive of the Silverstone race circuit.Pim joined the Motorsport Industry Association after completing a Master’s degree in business studies. During his time there he was presented with the AIM Young Business...

Design Waves pack of six

Design Waves pack of six, Design Waves A series of teaching resources exploring influential design movements and the context in which they emerged. First Published 2016 Ages 14-18 This set of six PowerPoint based resources is intended to provide KS4/5 students with a background knowledge of different design movements, the context and conditions from which they emerged, examples of their output and the influences they have had upon other designers and movements in the 20th and 21st Centuries. Some of

Tony Ryan

Chief Executive Officer, Tony Ryan, Tony Ryan has been working in education for 32 years, spending 18 in senior management and 11 as headteacher in two very diverse secondary Academies. Tony has worked with a range of organisations both as a trust member and at board level and recently led a group of headteachers to bring a secondary free school bid from inception through approval, to planning for a £18 Million new build secondary school, due to open its doors to students in 2018. Tony...

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