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Richard Watson, Extensive experience of designing and specifying design and technology workshop areas. Previous role as d & t adviser for Hertfordshire and acted as an Ofsted Inspector. Provision of Health & Safety training courses having been Chairman of the British Standards Committee responsible for drafting BS 4163.
GCSE Key Resources: Teacher Guide: Preparing a GCSE Scheme of Work, Design and Technology GCSE Resources Teacher Guide: Preparing a GCSE Scheme of Work A guide to developing a robust and irresistible curriculum leading to success with the Design and Technology GCSE Ages 14-16First published 2016 This guide has been written to provide strategic guidance for preparing a scheme of work for the single subject Design and Technology GCSE. It does not provide a definitive scheme of work but a discussion of the key issues which need to be considered and a set...
The D&T Association Member new initiatives, Our main objective as your membership organisation, is to ensure the unique nature of D&T is maintained and valued. As it is compulsory between Key Stages 1 -3 we are here to support your planning and delivery, from Primary through Secondary school, enabling you prove its quality in your schools during inspections, addressing the changes to the OFSTED Framework. With a membership of over 33,000, join us in raising the profile and reputation of D&T in this country. Turn to us for advice
Paul Calver, Profile: Paul Calver BSc(Hons), MBA, FRAeS Paul started his career designing spacecraft control systems for BAE Systems prior to moving to Cobham Plc as a project manager. He has held executive and board level positions, including managing director of UK and USA companies, in leading manufacturing and technology driven companies within the aerospace, marine and renewable energy sectors. In 2000, Paul focused on supporting new technology companies and startups by taking a role as CEO of a novel fuel cell technology company, Chairman and founding shareholder of a...
Matt McLain, Matt is teacher educator at Liverpool John Moores University, where he leads secondary initial teacher education, having led the design and technology postgraduate route beforehand. Before becoming a teacher educator, he taught design and technology in the Greater Merseyside area for eleven years, as a subject leader, lead practitioner and advanced skills teacher; working with teachers at a local and national level. Matt has been an active member of the Design and Technology Association since joining in the 1990s. Recently he helped to develop of the subject content for the design and...
Mick Cathcart, Mick worked as a qualified carpenter in the construction industry before achieving a B Ed(Hons) in Design Technology in 1997. From there he taught DT for 24 years in both mainstream and special educational settings, working his way up to head of department at a specialist provision for young offenders. Now as a Registered Health and Safety Consultant for the Design & Technology Association, Mick offers a broad range of Health and Safety training and Curriculum support to DT teachers nationwide. He also runs a successful woodworking business. The website...
Barry McGregor, Barry has worked in Design and Technology education for over 30 years. Prior to this he was employed for 14 years in the Engineering sector. During his Design and Technology career, he has been Head of Department, Head of Faculty, Head of ICT, Senior Teacher and Assistant HeadTeacher. A Design and Technology Association Consultant alongside a D & T Accredited Health and Safety Consultant and CADCAM Trainer. At present he is a registered Health and Safety Consultant with the D & T Association. Also as an independent consultant, supports...
Skills for Planet: upskilling one million designers in green design skills by 2030, We’re proud and delighted that the Design & Technology Association was one of the partners who worked closely with our friends and colleagues at the Design Council to help produce this important paper: Skills for Planet is a national initiative from the Design Council, on a bold mission to upskill one million designers in green design skills by 2030. Design shapes the world we live in – and right now, it’s shaping our future. With growing demand for environmentally responsible...
What is D&T in primary schools and why is it important?, What is Primary Design and Technology? Are you really teaching D&T? View this video, the first of a number for Primary members. Design and Technology education involves two important elements - learning about the designed and made world and how things work, and learning to design and make functional products for particular purposes and users. Children acquire and apply knowledge and understanding of materials and components, mechanisms and control systems, structures,...
Chess meets classic design in innovative D&T classroom project, To celebrate World Chess Day, two design and technology teachers are sharing a student project that brings timeless design to the forefront using chess as the medium for creative exploration. Originally developed by Owen Gilbert (Head of Design & Technology at Dubai College) and Padraig Gaughan (Head of Design Emerging Technologies at GEMS Dubai American Academy) while teaching together at Repton Dubai, the project continues to be run independently by both teachers in their current schools. The pair are using the opportunity to showcase the work...
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