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What is D&T? Options pack, This package of leaflets and posters is intended to support school D&T departments to help inform students, parents and others in the school and help make clear the value of studying D&T. In many schools, performance measures are squeezing the amount of choice pupils have with KS4 subjects. It’s also the case that D&T is often misunderstood, seen as ‘craft’ and not the sophisticated and comprehensive subject it is. To address this and support teachers and departments when promoting GCSE D&T as an option, we have made available the following resources. ...
UK Space Agency Resources, Inspiring the next generation: design and technology in spaceThe space industry provides young people with an inspiring context for developing skills and for thinking about future roles and careers. This set of resources offers schools information and activities to inspire young people aged 11-16 and to understand the roles and impact of the space industry, increasing their awareness of and interest in the sector. The resources are structured around Satellite Launch Systems and the James Webb Space Telescope, and include activities and information for pupils at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4,...
UK Space Agency STEM resources, These STEM resources for KS3 and KS4 are based on the James Webb Space Telescope and Satellite Launch Systems. Pupils will learn all about these fascinating, STEM-related areas, get to launch rockets, build their own telescopes and study the maths, science, engineering and design aspects of getting into space and observing the sky and the Earth. There is a wealth of detail that teachers can adapt and link in to other subject areas as well as encourage an understanding and interest in careers in the sector. These free resources were developed...
UK Creative Festival, The UK Creative Festival is kicking off tomorrow, together the whole of the UK creative community for two unforgettable days of inspirational talks, creative insights, knowledge sharing, connection and industry parties, as well as a whole load of beachside fun. The heart of the festival remains the free-to-attend Creative Careers Fair, which is led by the Creative Foundation. The fair was created to provide opportunities and guidance to the next generation of talent, whilst helping build pathways and connections into fields that inspire them and breaking barriers that hinder accessibility to the industry. ...
Association Represents D&T at House of Lords Skills Roundtable, Ryan Ball, Director of Education at the Association, represented the D&T community at a discussion in the House of Lords. The event formed part of the Twenty First Century Skills Group Round Table, chaired by Lord Lucas and hosted by the Digital Policy Alliance. The roundtable brought together policymakers, industry leaders and education specialists to explore how schools and employers can better prepare young people for the realities of the modern workforce. Preparing Young People for Modern Careers Discussions focused on how businesses can plan...
‘Future of Work UK’ Launches Nationwide Conference Series to Inspire Young Minds, We are proud to partner with the Future of Work UK initiative. This enterprise is making waves with a new series of unique free conferences to give young people a firsthand look at the world of design and manufacturing. This programme is designed to connect schools and businesses, encouraging partnership and helping students, teachers and parents explore career pathways. The Mission The conferences will provide valuable insights into the diverse opportunities within high-tech manufacturing. Aimed at teachers, careers advisors, parents, carers and...
Engineering Educates brings hands-on engineering to the classroom, Engineering Educates Robotics Challenge equips primary and secondary teachers with practical engineering challenges designed to inspire 7 - 14 year-olds to think like engineers. The programme focuses on real-world sectors such as robotics, civil and mechanical engineering, and agriculture, blending design and technology, science, and computing to link learning with future careers. The latest UK STEM skills pipeline report highlights ongoing concerns about skills shortages, with 49% of engineering and technology businesses reporting recruitment difficulties. SEERIH addresses this long-standing issue by supporting teachers, the key influencers of pupils’ learning,...
The Design and Technology Association supports high quality design, engineering and technology education., We are a membership organisation providing advice, support and training for those involved in teaching design, engineering and technology. We work closely with government, awarding bodies, Ofsted and other regulators, advising on the curriculum and lobbying on behalf of the subject. We also work with employers and corporate partners to help promote the value of the subject and the range of careers and opportunities to which it can lead. We specialise in developing links between education and industry to mutual benefit. Design and technology...
Candoo Cards, CANDOO is a card based game which includes a set of career cards, skills cards, qualification cards, life experience cards and a full set of instructions. The aim of the game is to build up skills and qualifications to complete your career path. You complete your career path by collecting 4 out of 5 skills cards and a qualification card relevant to your career. Win by collecting the most points, but the twists come by using life experiences cards to help your career, collect bonus points, start a second career and even make your opponents redundant!...
New recruitment platform ‘My Furniture Career’ launched, Blueprint 1000 member The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, has launched its new early careers website – My Furniture Career, www.myfurniturecareer.org.uk – offering businesses a specialist solution to recruitment requirements. The website, which launched in October, has been developed with 'Get My First Job' and 'The Talent People' – experts in in the early careers sphere. My Furniture Career is aimed at young people (15-24 years old) who are still choosing a career path, while signposting those looking for...
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