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'Inspired by Industry' - Member Only Content, 'Inspired by Industry' has been produced with leading design and manufacturing companies to support all D&T teachers with a suite of free KS3 resources to use in the classroom. By working on real-life contexts and learning from industry experts, it allows teachers of D&T to potentially shift how they deliver elements of KS3 in a way that aligns with elements of KS4 and beyond, replicating how many organisations design, prototype and test. The additional curriculum support documents below will help you to deliver the individual Inspired by Industry contexts...
Paul Spencer, Prior to entering Higher Education in 2005, I worked in three secondary schools. During that time, I have been a Head of Department, Head of Faculty and finally Assistant Headteacher in a large 11-18 secondary school. In each school I was responsible for modernising the Design and Technology curriculum and improving GCSE and ‘A’ level examination results. I have been a GCSE and A level examiner as well as an Engineering Lead Diploma Practitioner for the Specialist Schools and Academy Trust. I have a particular interest in electronics and computer...
Young V&A’s first designer, Clara Chu, In this latest episode of Designed for Life, you get to meet the Young V&A’s first designer in ‘The Shed’, Clara Chu. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Amazon Music The Young V&A opened its doors on Saturday, 1 July 2023. Young V&A is a powerhouse of creativity for the young, from infants to early teens. It is a national museum dedicated to children and young people, a place to imagine, play, create, debate and...
Textiles Skills Centre Survey, The Textiles Skills Centre is calling on participants to join their mission to gain a thorough understanding of the current landscape of textile education in primary schools. Their goal is to explore the extent and nature of your textile education experiences and gather your insights on shaping the future curriculum. Your Participation Matters! Take approximately 5-10 minutes of your time to contribute to the survey. Your responses will be completely anonymous. Survey Link: https://forms.gle/vFCzs4WirFovV19x7 The survey is open for completion up to Friday the 15th of December...
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...
Fibre to fabric: Textiles processes in practice, Fibre to fabric: Textiles processes in practiceFirst published 2018Ages 11-18 This item is a download. A new resource funded by All Saints Educational Trust that covers a wide range of processes and practices in textiles, including: Raw fibre production Yarn production Fabric Construction Finishing Surface Decoration Careers Materials and processes covered include: Wool and hair Cotton Bast fibres Silk Weaving Knitting Non-woven textiles Dyeing Printing Embroidery This resource is designed to be used across any year group and...
Nominate Now for the Design & Technology Association Excellence Awards 2025!, Nominate Now for the Design & Technology Association Excellence Awards 2025! Celebrate Excellence in D&T The Design & Technology Association Excellence Awards 2025 are your chance to celebrate the outstanding individuals and teams making a real difference in design and technology education. Whether it’s an inspiring primary or secondary teacher, a dedicated student, a hardworking department, or an industry partner shaping the future of D&T, now is the time to recognise their achievements. These awards shine a spotlight on...
Founder of the design studio Pipsqueak and IP development specialist, Nick Ford, In this episode, we talk with Nick Ford, founder of the design studio Pipsqueak and IP development specialist. Nick talks us through his school education, which took place at a time when neurodiversity was not so easily recognised or accounted for. Several very diverse jobs followed as Nick sought to find his way in the world of work from a mechanics role that wasn't quite what he thought it would be to a cleaner in an engine machine shop and a motorcycle courier....
Discover the future of design talent at New Designers 2025, A showcase of the UK’s brightest graduate designers Teachers who inspire the next generation of creative minds won’t want to miss New Designers 2025 – the UK’s premier graduate design exhibition, returning this July to London’s Business Design Centre. Bringing together over 2,500 of the very best graduates from across the UK, the event celebrates incredible work across disciplines such as interior design, textiles, graphic design, furniture making, ceramics, and more. Two weeks of design discovery and inspiration New Designers offers two unforgettable weeks...
How can we improve the sustainability of products?, First watch these two videos Sustainability Masterclass 1 Sustainability masterclass 2 Now you can work through the activities below. Activity 1 (1:04) What is sustainability? Have a look online at images that explain sustainability. Make a copy of a few diagrams or images that help you to remember the three areas of sustainability. Activity 2 (1:49) What influences my choices of what I buy? Think about the last product you bought? What was it? Make...
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