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Optimising your Alevel D&T Course - Half day, This half day online course is ideally suited to those with limited experience of teaching D&T at Post16 level or teachers who want to improve their A Level provision. During the course we will look at the main elements of the A Level study in Design and Technology. You will receive guidance and advice to ensure you plan, deliver and monitor a broad, balanced and relevant A Level provision in your school. Why Attend? Building an Engaging Curriculum Learn how to plan and deliver an A...
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 salary,...
So how are we going to assess it?, Andy Mitchell highlights the concern being expressed by schools regarding assessment following the removal of levels. However you look at them, solar panels retro fitted to house pitched roofs don’t look good do they? Along with television aerials and satellite dishes, they do nothing to enhance the lines and contours decided upon by the building’s original architect and very often they detract significantly from its appearance. I’m guessing that those who inhabit listed buildings are prevented from installing them along with plastic double glazing but for anyone else,...
What is the maximum number of students that should be taught within D&T workshops and studios?, BS 4163:2021+A2:2023 ‘Health and safety for design and technology in educational and similar establishments – Code of practice states that: ‘In England and Wales, there should be a maximum of 20 learners with one competent, qualified teacher in any one work area’. ‘In Scotland and Northern Ireland, there should be a maximum of 20 pupils for all classes in practical subjects’. It goes on to provide a helpful framework to use when assessing group sizes: ‘Risk assessments should be carried out to determine...
Membership of the Design & Technology Association, Plan your 24/25 curriculum with confidence, using our expert content Solve your Primary School Design & Technology concerns now, with our tools information and knowledge. Teach excellent and progressive D&T lessons by using on Projects on a Page (with 23 different planners) Support your professional development with relevant courses, many accessed online immediately when you sign up to membership. Give it a try with a 4-month trial membership for only £49 available for a limited time You...
Maximum number of pupils taught within Design and Technology workshops and studios, We are pleased to provide the following guidance regarding the number of learners in Design and Technology, taken from our publication: ‘Risk Assessment in Secondary Schools and Colleges Design and Technology Teaching Environments’ which can be purchased via the Resource Shop. Please reference the FAQ page. BS 4163:2021 Health and safety for design and technology in educational and similar establishments – Code of practice states that: ‘In England and Wales, there should be a maximum of 20 learners with one competent, qualified teacher in...
Why has the number of teenagers taking design and technology GCSE dropped?, For some time now, the Association has been expressing concern over the inability of the subject to move forward in response to changes in National Curriculum - and I'm not simply referring to the most recent iteration, and developments in technologies, materials, processes and pedagogy. It has also warned, that in situations where this is not happening, then the very certainty of its continuation is at question. We are now regularly receiving reports of schools either considerably cutting back on provision, or in the worst cases...
Engineering Skills Conference Highlights Need for Youth-Centric Approaches to Bridge Sector Skills Gap, Over 160 delegates gathered at BMet’s Matthew Boulton College in Birmingham for the 2024 Engineering Skills Conference, co-hosted by Next Gen Makers and MSC Industrial Supply Co. UK. The conference brought together industry leaders, young apprentices, and teachers, united by a goal to inspire, attract, retain, and develop new talent within the engineering sector. The event commenced with presentations from speakers, including Chris Corkan of Make UK, Katherine Watson from WISE, Calum Nisbet of The Kaleidoscope Plus Group, and Rob Ewels from Waterfit Ltd, alongside...
The Design and Technology Teacher Education Group, The Design and Technology Teacher Education Group (DTTEG) held its anticipated D&T Teacher Education Knowledge Exchange Symposium on Monday 2nd June, hosted by Make UK, in Birmingham, and sponsored by the Liverpool Institute for Research in Education (LIF). This event could prove to be a cornerstone for professionals in the field of D&T teacher education and development (be it initial teacher training or in-service CPD), fostering collaboration and innovation between universities, schools, MATs, D&T organisations and consultants. This initiative was designed to be accessible for a diverse range of attendees, including...
Education and Engineering Leaders Discuss Future of STEM Education, Our CEO, Tony Ryan, attended a roundtable discussion at No. 10 today hosted by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to address the pressing need to equip young people with essential skills for pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The session focused on pivotal strategies to ensure the UK's education system remains aligned with the ever-evolving STEM and Digital sectors. The meeting had representation from some of the UK's largest and most influential engineering companies. The Design and Technology Association were one of the few...
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