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Eamonn Durkan, Eamonn is a former Head of Technology at a large 11 – 18 Technology College, has worked as an Associate of University of Manchester, and lectured at Liverpool John Moores (Teacher Training Design and Technology). He is Chief Examiner for AQA Engineering Computer Applications and a Moderator for AQA A- level Design and Technology. He has participated in writing publications for - Design and Technology Graphics and Engineering. He has over 35 years of experience using workshop machinery and delivers training both in the...
Myles Crump, Relevant background experience includes 34 years as a Design Technology teacher, with 25 of these as a Head of Department. Subjects taught have included Resistant Materials, Graphic Products, Product Design and Engineering. After leaving full-time teaching I worked for Liverpool John Moores University in the Design Technology Department for 2 years. I have also worked for AQA as a GCSE moderator for more than 15 years.
Model Making at New Blades 2025, The 31st Annual New Blades model makers recruitment fair will return on Thursday 26 June 2025, at Holborn Studios in London, offering an inspirational day dedicated to 3D design and model-making. This event is one of the leading platforms for emerging talent within the model-making industry, connecting graduates with employers, teachers, and fellow creatives. This year’s exhibition will feature the work of 69 model-making graduates from respected universities and colleges, including: Arts University Bournemouth (Modelmaking) Northbrook College (Prop Making & Special Effects) University of...
Support our mission to save D&T, It is a sad fact that if you are teaching design and technology at the moment, you are teaching a subject in a state of national decline. At a time when our subject is arguably more relevant than ever, we have the lowest number of students ever recorded sitting the subject at both GCSE and A-Level; we have less than half the number of D&T-trained teachers that were serving in 2009, and an increasing number of schools are no longer offering the subject on their curriculum. This decline is happening despite the...
James Dyson Foundation’s virtual workshops with primary schools, Creating meaningful connections between students and the real world of industry is a cornerstone of preparing young minds for the future, and the Design and Technology Association proudly supports initiatives that bridge this gap. A recent success story involves Boxmoor Primary School, which collaborated with Blueprint 1000 member, The James Dyson Foundation, in a series of engaging virtual workshops. We spoke to Primary teacher Victoria Martyn to delve into the school's experience and the impact of this innovative collaboration. The Setup Boxmoor Primary School seized...
Designer Bags, Years 5-6Ages 9-11First published 2007 In this textiles unit of work children learn a range of techniques for working with textiles through designing and making designer bags. They look at bags for a variety of users and purposes and learn that designers must address a range of needs when designing bags, including appearance, safety, comfort, practicality and size. They will learn about making accurate patterns/templates and detailed working drawings and how to pin, sew and stitch materials including using a sewing machine. The emphasis is on making a quality product and...
Free KS3 Resources, ‘Inspired by Industry’ is a set of design contexts to address the ever-changing needs of the Design and Technology curriculum. Rather than take a ‘project-driven approach to designing and making, they each start with a real-world design context provided by an industry partner of the Design & Technology Association. The contexts are authentic to the companies providing them with opportunities for teachers to use these with students. All follow a common design-thinking approach shown below. The contexts are editable and are a starting point for you to focus...
Sevra Davis, Sevra Davis is Director of Architecture Design and Fashion at the British Council, responsible for creating new opportunities for the UK design sector around the world through collaboration and exchange. She has also held senior leadership positions at the Design Museum and the Royal Society for the Arts (RSA). As Director of Design at the RSA, she led the global expansion of the esteemed RSA Student Design Awards programme and for growing the organisation's role commitment to championing design education. She is an experienced architect, design advocate and leader in design for...
This award sponsored by AssetTagz recognises exceptional and inspiring leadership. The award winner will demonstrate the development of a progressive and innovative secondary department, delivering an outstanding, challenging, and creative curriculum, resulting in impressive pupil achievement and attainment. This Subject Leader will be identified as going above and beyond normal expectations, inspiring and motivating young people to achieve success and seize the opportunities presented to them. Evidence should include: How a clear vision for the subject has been established with the school which all can aspire to How staff...
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