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Focus Educational iPad, Android, PC and MAC resources, Focus Educational Online Design and Technology Resource pack Study anywhere on iPad, Android, Windows and MAC - Now with Focus on Smart and Modern Materials The well established and popular titles from Focus Educational Software are available via an annual subscription which gives whole-school access to their main Primary and Secondary products, including new titles: Smart, Modern and Composite Materials and a D&T video clips library. You will be able to access new titles when added and ensure that you have the latest version available to all your...
Inspiring your Students with CAD and Control in Primary D&T - Full day October, Full day, face to face course in Birmingham Join us for an engaging and practical full-day course that will build your confidence in teaching and supporting Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Control in the primary curriculum. Whether you're new to these technologies or looking to enhance your skills, this interactive session will empower you with the knowledge and tools to bring these concepts to life in your classroom. Why Attend? Get Confident with CAD: Learn the basics of 2D and...
Maximising children’s progress in KS1 and KS2, If we want children to make great progress in D&T we need to be clear about what progression in the subject actually means and put the necessary building blocks in place to support children’s learning as they move through the school. What does progression in D&T look like? Children make progress in D&T as they develop an increasing capability to design and make good quality products with a range of materials, for a variety of users and purposes. The development of this ‘D&T capability’ is one of the...
GCSE and GCE Design and Technology developments: where are we?, There is no doubt about it, keeping up with the changes and possible implications for the future direction of design and technology (D&T) and related qualifications is challenging. The Awarding Organisations, the D&T Association and all those who provide the vital infrastructure that supports the subject are not to blame. Unfortunately, we are suffering from a system that has precious few experts in positions of influence and no experts employed by Government who can take on the role of the QCDA subject officers we once depended upon. Consequently,...
Are you really teaching D&T?, Are you really teaching D&T? Or are children getting a poorly conceived, watered down version of the subject, asks Gareth Pimley, lead primary consultant for the Design and Technology Association… Egyptian shadufs and sarcophagi. Viking longboats and Greek vases. Replicas, reproductions and representations. Imitations, duplications and decorations. Form without function, products without a purpose, craft without a client. D&T dumbed down. Have you ever wondered whether the design and technology project you are teaching is, in fact, design and technology? Some ‘design and technology’ activities might be...
Unwrap Exclusive Offers with Our ‘12 Days of D&T Christmas Magic’!, This Christmas, we’re thrilled to present 12 Days of D&T Christmas Magic—an advent calendar packed with exclusive surprises for teachers. Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the lead-up to Christmas, a brand-new offer is unveiled. To unlock the magic, you’ll need to book a CPD training course! * Whether you’re looking to enhance your classroom strategies or take the next step in leadership, our daily offers are designed to empower and inspire. From cashback on courses and free teaching resources to exclusive member-only materials, there’s something...
Key Insights from the Curriculum Review Interim Report, The recently published Curriculum Review Interim Report sheds light on crucial issues in education, with significant implications for design & technology. Our latest analysis highlights key themes and areas of concern that could shape the future of the subject. Key Topics Covered in the Report: Curriculum Structure – The review suggests maintaining the current Key Stage structure while assessing the balance between breadth and depth in subjects like D&T. Student Access & Equity – Addressing widening gaps between socio-economically disadvantaged students and their peers,...
Getting the design community behind a reformed design & technology, As many of you know, everyone at the Design & Technology Association is focused on gaining the backing of all possible industry sectors behind the subject as we seek to place a ‘Reimagined’ design and technology at the core of the English school system. Over the last two years, we have worked closely with the IET as they shaped their ‘Engineering Kids Futures’ report, and over the last fourteen months, we have worked alongside the Design Council to shape a Policy Briefing Paper ‘, The Future of...
Reports, We have actively contributed to the ongoing curriculum review with a series of detailed reports and collaborative efforts. These include a joint paper with the Design Council, NSEAD, and fifteen other organisations, alongside our own response informed by over 200 teacher submissions. There is widespread agreement that the existing curriculum requires substantial reform. The focus on STEM education and addressing the skills gap to support the industrial strategy offers hope for positioning D&T as a vital subject within schools. You can see all of our reports and co-authored reports here: ...
Units not projects - A learning-first approach to D&T, This 'Units not projects' course is aimed at teachers and subject leaders of design & technology to implement an effective curriculum structure that focuses on the learning needs of the students. This learning led approach can be carefully structured through strategically designed units of work rather than squeezing subject theory around a design and make project.The structure of this course has been planned with reflective and thought-provoking questions. We do advise that you complete this course at your own pace with breaks between sections so that you can take...
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