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Reinforcing gender stereotypes, or are we all just showing our ignorance with respect to design and technology education , If there was ever an example of journalists, fabricating and fanning the flames of an education ‘story’, in pursuit of a salacious report, then this was it. It all started as parent (or someone representing a child), questioned the school ‘taster’ experience that a class of year 4 primary children would receive when visiting one of two single sex local secondary school, Spalding High School and Spalding Grammar School. A letter was sent home to parents in the normal...
Curriculum Review Response, The long-awaited curriculum review led by Professor Becky Francis is generating anticipation within the design and technology education community. The Association has actively contributed to this process, collaborating on a joint paper with the Design Council, NSEAD, and other organisations. We have now submitted our own curriculum review response informed by feedback from over 200 teachers and work with external organisations. You can read the full report here. There is widespread agreement that the existing curriculum requires substantial reform. The focus on STEM education and addressing the skills gap to support the industrial...
New Release: Design and Technology Education: An International Journal – Volume 30, Issue 2 (2025), We are delighted to announce the publication of Volume 30, Issue 2 of ‘Design and Technology Education: An International Journal’. This issue presents fresh explorations of how design and technology education can be revitalised through culturally responsive pedagogy, creativity frameworks, and innovative learning environments. Inside the Issue Designing Futures Tilanka Chandrasekera, Tutaleni Asino, and Nicole Colston This article examines how immersive, culturally grounded pedagogies can transform STEM learning for Native American middle school students. Using VR, AR, and 3D printing alongside...
Reflections from the Labour Conference 2025, For any charity to hold one or more focused events at a party conference is a significant undertaking. There is no doubt that the conference brings a large group of decision-makers and influencers from all sectors together in one place, in most cases, for three days. Anyone who has experience of trying to get the right conversations, at the right time, with the right people, will know just how challenging that can be, so, for that reason alone, conference must be viewed as an opportunity. There is a not insubstantial cost to...
Ensuring the Future of Design and Technology Education: An Urgent Call to Action, We were recently fortunate to be involved in an article that featured the plight of design and technology education in The Observer. Following this was the official launch of a significant new report, “A Blueprint for Renewal of Design and Technology Education,” compiled with a range of colleagues over the last twelve months and released in close collaboration with the Design Council at Havas in King’s Cross. The report highlighted some alarming statistics: GCSE entries in design and technology have plummeted from 430,000 to just...
What are legal implications regarding other teachers, i.e. unqualified teachers, teaching D&T?, The document BS4163:2021 Health and safety for design and technology in educational and similar establishments – Code of Practice’ provides clear guidance on those responsible for supervising students whilst undertaking design and technology activities. As a Code of Practice it provides practical compliance of how to comply with the law. Approved Codes of Practice have a special legal status. If employers are prosecuted for a breach of health and safety law, and it is proved that they have not followed the relevant provisions of the Approved...
Time to put the clocks back, The National Curriculum subject D&T has presented controversy for the entire period of its existence. Some might say that is good. Others would say it is inevitable as its nature, purpose and content, together with associated teaching and learning methodology used to teach and assess it have been subject to continual review. What we do know, is the strength of the passion felt by many about D&T, to which in many cases they have devoted their entire professional life. This D&T Association’s blog provides an opportunity for some of these...
Curiosity Takes the Stage at the D&T Excellence Awards, The Design & Technology Association’s Excellence Awards 2025 celebrated innovation, education, and the transformative power of design, with a thought-provoking keynote speech from inventor and engineer Jude Pullen, whose talk “Incurably Curious” captured the spirit of the evening. The annual awards recognise outstanding contributions to the teaching and advancement of design and technology across the UK. Teachers, industry leaders, and students gathered to celebrate excellence in creativity, problem-solving, and practical innovation, values at the heart of D&T education. Incurably Curious Jude Pullen, a designer whose...
Degree apprenticeships at E.ON – Tsezzy Omar, Hands-on learning and real-world impact Tsezzy Omar, a level six Digital & Technology Solutions Professional (Software Engineering) apprentice at E.ON, is a strong advocate for degree apprenticeships, highlighting how they combine practical experience with academic learning. “Apprenticeships allow you to apply theoretical knowledge in a real working world,” he explains, emphasising the opportunity to gain hands-on experience without the burden of university debt. Tsezzy discovered the route during a careers presentation at his school and quickly recognised the benefits over traditional university study. Despite initial nerves about high expectations,...
A new way to learn., Whether you need to refresh your knowledge to implement a D&T curriculum, need new ideas for inspired lessons, or just improve subject knowledge we will have the E-Learning course for you. Stand alone subject matter in self contained units Enrol and choose when you learn Downloadable resources Quiz questions to cement your learning Cost effective compared to classroom teaching Pick from the selection, then move on to complete the suite Electronic certificates and digital badge demonstrates completion of D&T CPD. ...
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