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Primary, All maintained primary schools in England are required to follow the National Curriculum, which includes design and technology as a compulsory subject at Key Stages 1 and 2, with statutory Programmes of Study. The Association has produced a range of resources to support teachers implementing the D&T Programmes of Study including Projects on a Page, a scheme of work including 21 project planners. D&T gives children the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of designing and making functional products. We feel it is vital to nurture creativity and innovation through design, and by...

Primary curriculum

Primary curriculum – are you well connected?, The first thing to be clear about is the difference between the ‘what’ and the ‘how’ of the primary curriculum. Although compulsory content is specified in the NC programmes of study, how this is organised and taught remains a matter for schools, so there is no reason for schools to stop making helpful connections between subjects. The best primary practice includes a blend of rigorous discrete subject teaching and equally effective cross-curricular links, with both approaches needed for effective learning. For primary-aged children to make good progress as...

Julie Boyd

Julie Boyd, Julie currently works as a D&T consultant leading training, working as an author and offering in school support. Julie often works with her husband, Paul Boyd, and together they offer a comprehensive and unique level of support across the whole of D&T. Julie has worked in education for over 30 years with experience in a range of schools in the Midlands and London. She has had a number of leadership roles in D&T as well as a senior leadership role leading coaching and teaching and learning at whole school level. She also has experience...

Patrick Sarpong

Patrick Sarpong, With over 15 years of experience in secondary education, I have established myself as an adept Design and Technology teacher. My journey has been marked by a passion for inspiring learners and equipping subject professionals, which has evolved into a comprehensive understanding of the subject and its pedagogical demands. In my various leadership roles, most recently the Head of Design, Technology & Engineering at The Henrietta Barnett School, I have facilitated the delivery of high-quality education. My proficiency in NEA content and meticulous, strategic approach to teaching have been instrumental in this. ...

Leanne Mee

Leanne Mee, Leanne founded The STEM Workshop in 2018, to be able to have a wider impact on school engagement across the STEM subjects and to support in raising children's aspirations. Having become increasingly frustrated with the demise of Design and Technology at the time in many schools locally, particularly in primary schools Leanne decided to work independently to support schools in developing their provision. Leanne works with various schools, training centres and organisations on a regular basis, she also supports schools nationwide through offering training and consultancy to support in developing their...

As a subject leader, how can I move staff on from making model Viking long ships and model Tudor houses in what they are currently calling ‘D&T’ projects?

As a subject leader, how can I move staff on from making model Viking long ships and model Tudor houses in what they are currently calling ‘D&T’ projects?, Make sure that all class teachers use the ‘six D&T principles’ at the medium-term planning stage to check whether the project they have planned is, in fact, design and technology. For more information read our D&T Principles guidance document and our School Curriculum Principles for D&T

GCSE D&T Key Resources

GCSE D&T Key Resources, GCSE D&T Key Resources The new single subject GCSE provides an excellent opportunity for departments to modernise their D&T curriculum and offer genuinely effective and inspiring D&T. These resources have been carefully designed to help your department plan for and implement the new GCSE and are provided as both departmental CPD and classroom teaching resources. Further titles will be added as the new specifications are finalised for first teaching in 2017. CPD resources Teacher Guide: Preparing a GCSE Scheme of Work A guide to developing...

In conversation with Newstead Wood School

Designed for Life - Live at Newstead Wood School, How do you build a successful design & technology department from the ground up with an entirely new staff? What curriculum changes should you make at KS3, KS4 and KS5 to ensure you stretch and challenge what are undoubtedly very bright students? What physical changes can you make to the department's look, feel and function when the budget is tight but you want to improve how students and parents view the subject? What role can external visitors and competitions play in building a successful curriculum offer and delivery?🎧 Listen here....

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