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Bringing creativity and purpose into the D&T classroom – Engineering careers resources, Engineering is where imagination meets application, a subject rooted in curiosity, problem-solving, and innovation. For design and technology teachers, it perfectly complements what already happens in every D&T classroom. From sketching ideas to testing prototypes, students are engaging in the same creative processes that engineers use to solve real-world challenges. By helping them make that connection, teachers can show how their skills could lead to careers designing sustainable solutions, developing medical technology, or even exploring space. A range of free, classroom-ready resources makes it...
SketchUp for Schools UK Ambassadors Programme Launches , D&T teachers from across the UK recently joined the first session of Trimble’s SketchUp for Schools Ambassadors Programme for an informal introductory session designed to build confidence, community and momentum for the year ahead. Building confidence in CAD and 3D printing Following the earlier introduction webinar, the session focused on getting to know the cohort, sharing current CAD experience and helping everyone get hands-on in SketchUp for Schools. Teachers joined from a wide range of settings, including mainstream secondary schools, multi-academy trusts and specialist provision, with many highlighting...
Sketching and Rendering in Concept Design Masterclass, Donna Isaac, a teacher from Wallingford School in Oxford shares her experience with the Sketching and Rendering Masterclass offered by Seymourpowell in collaboration with The Design & Technology Association. This 'Sketching & Rendering in Concept Design' Masterclass, takes D&T teachers through the process of concept design at Seymourpowell. Motivation Donna's decision to enrol was driven by a desire to strengthen her team's skills and confidence in sketching and utilising diverse materials. The school's funding for INSET provided a unique opportunity to invest in this CPD opportunity. Donna and...
In the Press, Our CEO, Tony Ryan, recently penned an article in the Observer that highlights a critical issue facing our education system: the potential disappearance of design and technology from the national curriculum within the next four years. This alarming trend is driven by a steep decline in both student and teacher numbers, with about 20% of schools in England and Wales no longer offering the subject. The forthcoming report, produced in collaboration with the Design Council reveals a 68% drop in students taking D&T at the GCSE level over the past decade. Furthermore, the number...
Boosting University Portfolios with Siemens Solid Edge® Certified User Accreditation, Earning a Siemens Solid Edge Certification is a great way for students to strengthen their university application portfolios. This accreditation, achieved through an online exam, verifies skills in using Solid Edge CAD software and sets students apart in the competitive university admissions process. Why Certify? A Solid Edge Certification provides an industry-recognised credential that demonstrates proficiency with Solid Edge software. Available at three levels—Associate, Professional, and Expert—these certifications show universities that a student is serious about their field and that they have gone the extra...
Young Furniture Makers Exhibition 2024, The Young Furniture Makers Exhibition is set to return to the City of London on 2 October 2024, providing a unique platform for aspiring designer-makers to showcase their talents. Organised by The Furniture Makers’ Company, this one-day event will highlight the innovative work of students from GCSE level to recent graduates, connecting them with industry professionals eager to discover fresh design talent. This year's exhibition will feature the Young Furniture Maker Awards, which serve as the student equivalent of the prestigious Furniture Makers’ Guild Marks. These awards recognise excellence...
We don’t have enough time to teach D&T well in our primary school. What should we do?, It is important to think about both the amount of teaching time available and how it can be used to best effect. Where a school simply doesn’t have enough time to teach D&T well, this also tends to be the case for the other non-core foundation subjects. Typically, this results from over half of the teaching time in the school day being devoted to English and maths. However, Ofsted evidence suggests that schools which have a broad and balanced curriculum often attain...
Inspired by Industry: Community Clothing, Inspired by Industry: Community Clothing This context has been developed to give students the opportunity to explore sustainability, materials and manufacturing within the fashion and textiles industry, using Community Clothing as the industry partner. The focus is on the challenge of designing plastic-free trainers, but the context is intentionally open so schools can adapt or extend it to suit their curriculum priorities. While the brief centres on footwear, students may choose to focus on a specific element of a trainer, such as the sole, upper or fastening system, or broaden the...
Inspired by Industry: Belazu, Inspired by Industry: BelazuThis context has been developed to give students opportunities to explore food cultures, flavours and ingredients, using Belazu as an industry partner. While Belazu is an ingredients company, the context is deliberately open and can be approached in different ways, either through designing complete dishes or by focusing on the development of individual ingredients such as sauces, pastes or marinades. Students are encouraged to draw inspiration from British food traditions while also exploring and celebrating flavours from the Middle East and Mediterranean. The context lends itself to practical experimentation, taste testing...
Product Design Late KS3 Y9 Design and Make - Such a Mess, Product Design Late KS3 Y9 Design and Make - Such a MessThis presentation is about organising ideas to help determine what to design and for whom. It looks at product analysis, sketching and modelling prototypes and using CAD to develop a design solution.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design and Textiles has been fully refreshed and new titles added. They provide teachers of Years 7, 8 and 9 with a basic set of units they can use and adapt to cover vital areas and address...
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