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Chief Executive, Semta Group, Ann Watson, Semta is the engineering skills body, working for and on behalf of employers and creating skilled engineers for the future Semta ensures that companies in the advanced manufacturing and engineering sector have the skills they need by influencing and advising on government policy, creating national occupational standards, managing and delivering skills programs and qualifications and assessing and certificating apprenticeships. Having left the University of Teesside with a first class honours degree in business studies, Ann joined Pipeline Induction Heat as marketing...
Projects on a Page: Early Key Stage 2 Pack of Nine Planners, New planner for 2023 Year 3-6 The Key Practitioners- focuses on a selection of recommended key individuals from across the design and technology specialisms. This is focused for KS2 but can be delivered at any time across those year groups. The planner gives your ideas for how you can incorporate key individuals into your planning and units of work as well as giving you an overview of each of the recommended individuals so as to help you select the most relevant practitioner for...
YouTube Channel host, presenter and professional speaker , Ruth Amos, In this episode, I am delighted to be in conversation with award-winning British inventor, YouTube Channel host, presenter and professional speaker Ruth Amos. Listen here! Ruth's future took a massive diversion when she was tasked with designing a mobility aid for a member of her design and technology teachers' family who had suffered a stroke. The task quickly escalated from a school GCSE project to a potential business as it became evident that there was no equivalent solution on the market,...
What tools, equipment and materials should we buy for KS1 and KS2?, The tools, equipment and materials each individual school buys will depend on the projects they plan to carry out, what children actually design and make and the outcomes from risk assessments. The resources purchased should also comply with local authority, employer and school health and safety policy and guidance. Your school’s long-term plan for D&T should be referred to when deciding what to buy. If you don’t have a long-term plan, an example long-term plan that will...
Are there any age restrictions relating to the use of machines by students in school workshops?, We would always advise schools to follow the guidance provided in ‘BS4163:2021 Health and safety for design and technology in educational and similar establishments – Code of practice’ and any further guidance provided by your employer. The British Standard Code of Practice states that: ‘The school or similar establishment should decide which machine is suitable for use by each group of learners. The decision should be based on student maturity and competence, the level...
Aircraft that shaped history and inspired design, From the battlefield to supersonic skies, aircraft have long captured the imagination of engineers and pilots alike. Three iconic examples, the Chinook, Concorde and Spitfire, showcase innovation and design thinking that continues to inspire teachers and students today. The Chinook: versatility in action The Chinook helicopter is a true workhorse of modern aviation. Introduced to the US Army in 1962 and the RAF in 1981, this twin-rotor helicopter operates in diverse environments, from the Arctic to jungles and deserts. Used...
Lee Hull, During my 25 years teaching experience, I have accumulated extensive knowledge and experience in different aspects of Design and Technology. Since graduating with a degree in Design and Technology in 1986,I have not only taught students multiple interrelated subjects at different levels, but I have also managed departments, liaised with the different examination authorities, and trained and mentored other teachers in formal and informal roles. All of this while continually adapting my teaching methods and techniques. I began my teaching career in 1986, where I taught...
New Release: Design and Technology Education: An International Journal – Volume 30, Issue 1 (April 2025), We're pleased to share the latest issue of Design and Technology Education: An International Journal (Volume 30, Issue 1). Inside the Issue Kay Stables (Goldsmiths, University of London) and Lyndon Buck (University of Southampton) open the issue with reflections on introducing a refreshed direction for the journal. Research Highlights This issue features eight peer-reviewed research articles, offering different perspectives and practical insights, including: Crafting Humorous Soft...
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...
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