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Winners Announced for Seymourpowell Competition: 'The Future of Taking a Break', We would like to extend our congratulations to the winners of this year’s Seymourpowell school competition, ‘The Future of Taking a Break’. The level of creativity and innovation displayed by all participants made the judging process extremely challenging for the team at Seymourpowell but the winners clinched it with their fantastic and creative interpretations of the brief. First Place: Regine Wong, Newstead Wood School Regine Wong’s project stood out for its meticulous and rigorous design process. From initial insight through to ideation and refinement,...
Focus on Design Technology Resources, Focus on Design Technology Resources are an indispensable asset for teachers in schools. This unique collection offers a range of easy-to-use and affordable materials tailored for the Design and Technology curriculum. These resources are designed to enhance teaching and learning experiences, making them an essential tool for anyone involved in D&T education. Discover our selection of Focus ResourcesPrimary Focus Design/Create Single Licence - A complete Key Stage 1 teaching package with 3D animations, photos, text, and videos to engage students in Design and Technology. Focus Fairground Single Licence -...
Embedding Sustainable Practice in Design and Technology, This course aims to help teachers of design and technology develop opportunities to embed issues of sustainability into their D&T teaching. Whilst aimed at key stages 3 and above, many aspects in this course can be adapted to be relevant and useful for younger age groups. The course can also act as professional development for teachers wanting to learn more about issues of sustainable practice. Sustainability is growing in prominence within design and technology, and it is vital that students develop a deep understanding of issues relating to sustainability, both to develop...
Editorial for Designing Magazine 2019 - issue 113, With the GCSE Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) and written examination now done and dusted, this feels like an opportune time to commit this to paper. It was clear when I took up this post that there was a considerable challenge associated with the position. The subject has battled resolutely against many external pressures imposed upon it and leading the continued push to gain acceptance of the subject within the school system was essential. Over my time in education I have led three departments, went on to line manage the...
Want a job? We need D&T teachers!, The most important educational resource of all is a supply of dedicated, highly skilled, motivated and committed teachers. This is never more the case than when it comes to the teaching design and technology in secondary schools. Yet we are possibly approaching what could well be a national recruitment crisis. For the second year running, teacher training recruitment is showing signs of falling well below target. (Last year less than half the places for initial teacher training in D&T were filled.) Training institutions are once again predicting short falls, which in...
Tackle Real-World Issues in V&A Innovate Challenge, What do a junior bake-off judge, a one show presenter and a creative technologist have in common? They’re all judges in this year’s V&A Innovate Challenge! The V&A Innovate Challenge is an annual design competition hosted by the Victoria and Albert Museum, is inspiring young students across the UK to channel their creativity into addressing critical social and environmental issues. Aimed at secondary school pupils aged 11-14, the challenge encourages young people to reimagine solutions for real-world problems, promoting critical thinking and innovative approaches in design. This year’s...
Celebrating Emerging Talent at New Designers , We had the pleasure of visiting New Designers Week Two today at the Business Design Centre in Islington, a landmark event in the UK’s design calendar that never fails to impress. This year was no exception. From clever, sustainable furniture to expressive animation and inventive digital arts. There was a strong focus on sustainability and circular design. As you weave through the curated stands of over 2,500 graduates, what strikes you most is not just the sheer breadth of disciplines, from Furniture Design to Game Design, but the confidence with which...
Teacher Toolkit Tuesday - Widgit symbols to support inclusive D&T teaching, Widgit, a leader in symbol-based communication tools, along with the D&T Association, have developed a comprehensive set of downloadable symbol resources designed to support students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These visual tools help make learning in design and technology more accessible and meaningful, not only for pupils with SEND, but also for those with English as an Additional Language (EAL) or other learning barriers. Visual support that unlocks learning Symbols offer an effective way to reinforce understanding, particularly when used alongside written...
Design with a Cause: The Washing Machine Project - real-world design for real impact, A problem that sparks imagination For millions around the world, washing clothes by hand is a daily burden, sometimes taking up to 20 hours a week. The Washing Machine Project tackles this challenge head-on with a simple but life-changing idea: a low-cost, portable, hand-operated washing machine designed for communities without reliable power or running water. The project was inspired by engineer Nav Sawhney’s time volunteering in southern India. He witnessed firsthand the exhausting reality faced by his neighbour Divya, who spent hours...
OCR Engineering and D&T Forum , The OCR Engineering and D&T Forum recently served as a focal point for exploring the future landscape of Engineering and Design & Technology. Months of planning culminated in a vibrant exchange of ideas, drawing together stakeholders from Higher Education providers, schools, colleges and industry leaders. The journey from school to industry With a keen focus on inspiring the next generation, the forum posed crucial questions such as, "What is the future of engineering?" and "How can we better inspire young people to become engineers?" The OCR Engineering and...
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