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Britain’s manufacturing heroes named in Birmingham, Our CEO Tony Ryan has been selected in The Manufacturer Top 100 for 2023. He was the proud winner of the award for 'Sector Activist' which showcases the tireless work Tony has undertaken championing the subject of D&T to ensure a better future for the manufacturing sector. The Manufacturer's annual awards for the 100 most inspirational individuals working in UK industry were announced Wednesday the 7th of June at a gala reception at the NEC in Birmingham. Tony continues, "I was both delighted and humbled...
James Dyson Foundation: Free Primary D&T Course , The James Dyson Foundation, renowned for its support of engineering and design education, recently hosted an engaging and informative full-day primary Design and Technology (D&T) course at its headquarters in Malmesbury. This free course, aimed at primary school educators, was devised to bridge the gap between industry processes and the D&T curriculum taught in classrooms. Attendees had the opportunity to learn from industry experts and explore valuable resources offered by the James Dyson Foundation. The primary D&T course featured Mark Johnson, Senior Principal Engineer at Dyson, who shared insights...
INSET at Abbey Infant School, Paul Woodward, Design & Technology Association Curriculum Consultant, recently conducted a highly informative INSET session at Abbey Infant School, focusing on essential aspects of the design and technology curriculum. Aims Teachers aimed to understand how prototyping fits into the design process, explore ways to check out existing products and designers, learn about coming up with ideas, and figure out how to evaluate and assess things. The bespoke training also included coverage of the health and safety implications of D&T within the primary sector. The session aimed...
Foster + Partners leads Trailblazer Group to launch new Model Maker Apprenticeship , Foster + Partners has chaired a Trailblazer Group to develop the UK’s first Model Maker Apprenticeship Standard, in collaboration with a range of creative companies, universities, and the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE). Approved in July, the three-year programme is a level 6 qualification, which is equivalent to a bachelor's degree. Apprentices will have the opportunity to learn modelmaking in a workplace environment, with additional training provided by an associated university. They are exempt from paying tuition fees and receive a...
GCSE Results Analysis 2024, Today, students across the UK receive their hard-earned GCSE results. Before we look at the results achieved within our subject, I would like to congratulate the students who are now in possession of their grades; if they are as expected, that’s just brilliant and well done for making it happen. Take a moment in the next few days to acknowledge what you did well that has made these results possible; also, no matter how good things turn out, there is always something you could have done to make things even better. If the...
Moving on, If your school has invested heavily in planning materials which you feel have weaknesses from a D&T point of view, it is important to think practically about what can be done to bring them up to scratch. It may be helpful to do some or all of the following: First, look for the positives – identify those aspects of D&T projects and activities that you are happy with and that support good practice. For example, the D&T might be clearly identifiable as a subject in its own right, which can help...
Inclusive Classoom, According to OFSTED, pupils with special educational needs make better progress in D&T than in most other subjects. This is because designing and making usable products gives pupils a real sense of achievement. They benefit from experiencing their own progress and taking responsibility for their own learning. They enjoy the practical application of their ideas. Plus, their personal engagement with the task improves attention span, patience, persistence and commitment. All of which means special needs pupils can achieve results that compare or even exceed their peers. Design and Technology offers these...
(Re)Introducing D&T to your Primary Curriculum., (Re)Introducing D&T to your primary curriculumStudy in your own time and at your own pace with the D&T Association e-learning courses. No need to travel or take time out of school.This E-Learning course ‘(Re)Introducing D&T to your primary curriculum’ aims to help all primary teachers and D&T Leaders to implement quality design and technology learning into their primary curriculum. It is part of a range of E-Learning CPD courses available for teachers that give an overall competence level for D&T curriculum creation and delivery. Design and technology in some primary schools...
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...
Design and Technology Association Hosts Webinar by Blueprint 1000 Member Autodesk, The Design and Technology Association hosted an educational webinar delivered by our Blueprint 1000 member, Autodesk. The event focused on unveiling the potential of Fusion 360, Autodesk's cutting-edge design and engineering software, and its transformative impact on educational settings. This exclusive webinar brought together educators, from high schools to universities to explore the dynamic capabilities of Fusion 360. Fusion 360 The session kicked off with an insightful overview of Fusion 360's comprehensive features, delivered by Autodesk's expert presenter Oliver Briggs....
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