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Special measures, Andy Mitchell reflects on a week when once again, we are reminded of further changes ahead for schools and particularly the preparation of teachers in the future and the view from Ofsted. Reflecting on my second week at the beginning of what is set to be yet another turbulent year for education, where did it go? A week when we heard once again from the Department for Education that they would like to discuss with us what revised GCSEs for the subject might...
How to breakdown a context and get started with 'Inspired by Industry', Watch our video below to find out how to break down a context from our ‘Inspired by Industry’ KS3 Contexts. ‘Inspired by Industry’ is a set of design contexts to address the ever-changing needs of the design and technology curriculum. Supporting students with an approach familiar at Key Stage 4, students have a level of autonomy, tackling a real-world design context provided by an industry partner of the Design &
Bolton Primary Hub Hosts D&T Event, The Bolton Primary Hub recently held an engaging Design and Technology event at St Thomas of Canterbury School, focusing on effective planning strategies for primary teachers. The event, facilitated by Clare Lightbown, the PTI Primary Hub Centre Lead, featured our Curriculum Consultant Paul Woodward who aimed to equip participants with practical skills and resources to enhance D&T teaching in primary classrooms. The event commenced with introductions followed by Paul Woodward's lecture on "Working Smarter, Not Harder" which gave attendees valuable strategies...
Product Design Early KS3 Year 7 - Design and Make – Jewellery Design, Product Design Early KS3 Year 7 - Design and Make – Jewellery DesignStudents are required to design and make an item of jewellery based upon 20th century design movements, reflecting the essential features of the chosen movement. It contains example mood boards, using a viewfinder for inspiration and a video on using 2D Design to help make a pewter mould before outlining the pewter casting method.This updated set of Key Resources...
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Making design and technology accessible for all learners, Teaching design and technology within a SEND setting presents unique challenges – but also incredible opportunities. At Bradfields Academy in Chatham, Kent, a creative and resourceful approach has enabled the department to adapt workshop tools, processes, and equipment so all learners can thrive. This page brings together a range of inspiring strategies and practical adaptations from Bradfields Academy, a specialist all-through SEND provision supporting pupils from Year R to Year 14. With around 444 pupils on roll, classes are...
OCR Engineering and D&T Forum , The OCR Engineering and D&T Forum recently served as a focal point for exploring the future landscape of Engineering and Design & Technology. Months of planning culminated in a vibrant exchange of ideas, drawing together stakeholders from Higher Education providers, schools, colleges and industry leaders. The journey from school to industry With a keen focus on inspiring the next generation, the forum posed crucial questions such as, "What is the future of engineering?" and "How...
Are there any age restrictions relating to the use of machines by students in school workshops?, We would always advise schools to follow the guidance provided in ‘BS4163:2021 Health and safety for design and technology in educational and similar establishments – Code of practice’ and any further guidance provided by your employer. The British Standard Code of Practice states that: ‘The school or similar establishment should decide which machine is suitable for use by each group of learners. The decision should be based...
Share Your Innovative Timetabling Approaches for D&T, We are currently supporting the DfE with exploring alternative approaches to timetabling Design and Technology that move away from the traditional ‘carousel’ system. The ‘carousel’ system of students moving around materials areas in D&T has been used for a number of years in many schools and we are looking to collate examples of alternative approaches at Key Stage 3, whilst maintaining safe, reduced class sizes and experiencing the full national curriculum across the Key Stage. We would love...
Speaking and listening through D&T projects Virtual Client Interview 3 Library, Speaking and listening through D&T projects Virtual Client Interview 3 LibraryAges 11-14 YearsFirst published 2014 This programme, supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, aims to improve the speaking and listening skills of Key Stage 3 students through delivery of a D&T project. For full details of the project go to the Improving speaking and listening skills through D&T projects page. Many schools find difficulty getting people from the community to come into school to...
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