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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. 🎧 Listen...
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Mechanisms and Forces Cards, Printable PDF cards for Primary D&T: download, print, cut and use. Pupils match motions/mechanisms and forces/products, explain choices, and apply vocabulary. Ideal for starters, plenaries, stations, and EAL/SEND. Laminate for durable reuse. Across KS1–2.
William Farr School Wins Sustainable Design Competition!, We are thrilled to announce the winner of our exciting competition, held in collaboration with The Sustainable Design Studio! After receiving an array of impressive entries from talented Key Stage 3 and 4 students across the country, the judging panel has selected a Year 11 student from William Farr School, submitted by their teacher Neil Wright, as the overall winner. The competition, which was open exclusively to D&T Association members, challenged students to showcase their creativity and innovation while incorporating sustainability into their design projects. Entrants were tasked with...
Patrick Sarpong, With over 15 years of experience in secondary education, I have established myself as an adept Design and Technology teacher. My journey has been marked by a passion for inspiring learners and equipping subject professionals, which has evolved into a comprehensive understanding of the subject and its pedagogical demands. In my various leadership roles, most recently the Head of Design, Technology & Engineering at The Henrietta Barnett School, I have facilitated the delivery of high-quality education. My proficiency in NEA content and meticulous, strategic approach to teaching have been instrumental in this....
Mike Walsh, Mike has a wealth of experience as a teacher of design and technology, head of faculty and local authority adviser. A qualified Ofsted inspector Mike left local authority employment in 2006 and has been an independent consultant ever since. He is always delighted to help support the subject wherever he can offering his expertise and knowledge generously. A keen guitarist and maker of guitars and mandolins Mike enjoys working with schools to improve their practice either within a health and safety context or improving curriculum provision....
Jon Reeves, Jon is currently Head of Design and Technology and Business Enterprise at Les Beaucamps High School on the beautiful island of Guernsey. Jon has experience of being on SLT as an Assistant Headteacher and has worked on curriculum development and setting up and leading a successful and thriving D&T department. He is also involved in leading on Teaching and Learning. Jon is available to work nationally and internationally and is well travelled and competent in some languages including Spanish and Portuguese.
Production Engineer, Aerospace, Ben , Watch Ben's video here Ben is a manufacturing engineer working at JJ Churchill where he is part of a team developing aircraft parts. He did design and technology at school, then became an apprentice and completed his HNC. He moved from the shop floor to the design office where he uses design drawings to help develop processes for developing new parts. He finds it satisfying seeing the final product as an outcome of the work that he has helped develop, and finds the role varied, changing and interesting. Play video....
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 aided...
Graeme Field, My name is Graeme Field. I have extensive craft, teaching and management experience in design technology that includes a craft apprenticeship and time in industry focusing on wood machining and shopfitting, lecturing and faculty management in further education and teaching with senior management across primary and 11-18 secondary education. I have held posts including Assistant Headteacher, Head of Faculty and Head of Department with responsibilities for curriculum management, teaching quality and department examination performance. I have written and introduced new syllabi and schemes of work whilst always maintaining...
Headteacher, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, David Anderson MA, David studied Design and Technology at the University of London, Goldsmiths College. After gaining his first degree in 1987, he joined the first cohort of MA students, completing this in 1991. After starting his teaching career in Orpington, he became a Head of Department after two years and a Head of Faculty, in his second school in Tonbridge, after 5 years. He became Deputy Headteacher of Cranbrook School in 2002 and was appointed Headteacher at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School (Faversham) in 2008. He has also acted as...
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