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Saima Ahmed at Bulletproof, Bringing real-world design insight to the classroom Saima, Head of Design and Technology at South Bank University Academy, has brought fresh industry insight to her classroom after taking part in the Design & Technology Association’s Teachers in Residence programme. She teaches Product Design to secondary and sixth form students and wanted to explore how design operates in a professional environment, bringing that learning back to her pupils. Discovering the workings of the design industry During her placement at Bulletproof, a leading creative agency, Saima gained a comprehensive understanding of the...
Climate change and sustainability education in England, A new report highlights the importance of addressing the climate and nature crises in schools as the world faces unprecedented environmental challenges. Leading climate scientists have warned that many of Earth’s “vital signs” are at record-breaking extremes, with global warming projections for 2100 still pointing to a dangerous 2.7°C increase. This path threatens to exacerbate extreme weather events, including increased flooding risks for over 10,000 English primary and secondary schools – a number expected to rise significantly by 2050. Adding to the urgency...
Bitesize Twilight INSET, The Nottingham Schools Trust is a collaborative partnership focusing on improving education for the children of Nottingham. Every school that joins the trust will contribute to and benefit from a unique school improvement offer. In a time of rapidly evolving government policy, the trust offers a unique opportunity to bring together all types of schools including maintained primary, special schools and standalone academies. Currently there are 36 schools which make up the Nottingham Schools Trust. Objective The Trust wanted to run a bespoke Design and Technology Subject Leadership network to support...
Summer time...D&T teachers are chillin’, With the school summer holidays now upon us, this seemed as good a time as any to reflect on the academic year just passed and specifically my almost seven months at the D&T Association. In a year in which the news has been pretty much dominated by Brexit, education appears to have been largely ignored by the press. Yes, we have a new Education Secretary as the previous incumbent was indicating that she was actually developing empathy for the intricacies of the post and therefore had to be moved on! Aside from...
Sustainability Series: J.O Studio’s journey from scraps to bold, eco-conscious fashion, From sewing to sustainability J.O Studio, founded by Jess O’Riley, began with her love for sewing. For over a decade, Jess made her own clothes, using whatever scrap material was available for her projects. In many ways, her interest in sustainability originally sprang from sheer resourcefulness. Her awareness of the climate crisis, particularly the environmental impact of textile production, grew over time. According to the UN Environment Programme, the fashion industry accounts for around 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, most of which comes from...
Remote Teaching Tools, We have gathered a collection of resources for primary and secondary teachers to use for remote learning. Please use and share this page with your colleagues. It will be updated regularly but please feel free to send us your suggestions of resources which you have found useful or even projects you are happy to share, and we will include them. Email info@designtechnology.org.uk with your suggestions. Thank you. Design and Technology Association Resource shop We have lots of primary and secondary resources in our shop, many are free or discounted for members....
From classroom to community: How design and technology inspired Algeria’s first skate shop, When LSBU graduate Muhammed Amin Boussetou first visited Algeria, he was struck by the fact that the country, the largest in Africa by land size, had no skate shops at all. That realisation later became the inspiration for DZ Skateboards, Algeria’s first ever skate shop. The idea grew while Muhammed was studying product design at university. At the same time, Algeria opened its first skate park, which gave him the confidence to launch the business. With family roots in Algeria, the project held personal...
The Brick Bank, The Brick Bank is a new scheme run by the British Motor Museum, collecting pre-loved LEGO® bricks and donating them to the children who need them. The scheme highlights the value of play in developing creativity, fine motor skills, and overall well-being, all essential aspects of a child’s future development. It also promotes sustainability by encouraging the recycling of bricks rather than discarding them. ...
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 -...
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