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Gates Primary School Awarded Prestigious D&T Quality Mark

Gates Primary School Awarded Prestigious D&T Quality Mark, The Design and Technology Quality Mark is awarded to secondary departments and primary schools that deliver excellent teaching and learning in design and technology. Schools that achieve this award have undergone a thorough evaluation process, demonstrating excellence in curriculum planning, delivery, leadership, and innovation in D&T. We are delighted to announce that The Gates Primary School has been awarded the prestigious D&T Quality Mark by the Design & Technology Association. This accolade recognises the school’s outstanding commitment to design and technology education...

Dubai British School Jumeirah Park IBI

‘Inspired by Industry’ Mamas & Papas project brings real-world design into the classroom, Students at Dubai British School Jumeirah Park have taken creativity and problem-solving to the next level with the Mamas & Papas ‘Inspired by Industry’ project, developed by the Design & Technology Association for KS3. Connecting classroom learning with industry ‘Inspired by Industry’ challenges students to design products for a real client, guiding them through research, ideation, prototyping, and the production of final concepts. From surveying parents to exploring sustainable materials and ergonomic solutions, students learn to create functional, user-focused designs...

How to get started with 'Inspired by Industry'

How to get started with 'Inspired by Industry', Watch our video below to find out about our ‘Inspired by Industry’ KS3 Contexts and how to get started with this suite of free learning materials in the design and technology classroom. ‘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 & Technology Association. The...

Mike Walsh

Mike Walsh, Mike has a wealth of experience as a teacher of design and technology, head of faculty and local authority adviser. A qualified Ofsted inspector Mike left local authority employment in 2006 and has been an independent consultant ever since. He is always delighted to help support the subject wherever he can offering his expertise and knowledge generously. A keen guitarist and maker of guitars and mandolins Mike enjoys working with schools to improve their practice either within a health and safety context or improving curriculum provision....

Jonathon Reeves

Jon Reeves, Jon is currently Head of Design and Technology and Business Enterprise at Les Beaucamps High School on the beautiful island of Guernsey. Jon has experience of being on SLT as an Assistant Headteacher and has worked on curriculum development and setting up and leading a successful and thriving D&T department. He is also involved in leading on Teaching and Learning. Jon is available to work nationally and internationally and is well travelled and competent in some languages including Spanish and Portuguese.

Patrick Sarpong

Patrick Sarpong, With over 15 years of experience in secondary education, I have established myself as an adept Design and Technology teacher. My journey has been marked by a passion for inspiring learners and equipping subject professionals, which has evolved into a comprehensive understanding of the subject and its pedagogical demands. In my various leadership roles, most recently the Head of Design, Technology & Engineering at The Henrietta Barnett School, I have facilitated the delivery of high-quality education. My proficiency in NEA content and meticulous, strategic approach to teaching have been instrumental in this....

Graeme Field

Graeme Field, My name is Graeme Field. I have extensive craft, teaching and management experience in design technology that includes a craft apprenticeship and time in industry focusing on wood machining and shopfitting, lecturing and faculty management in further education and teaching with senior management across primary and 11-18 secondary education. I have held posts including Assistant Headteacher, Head of Faculty and Head of Department with responsibilities for curriculum management, teaching quality and department examination performance. I have written and introduced new syllabi and schemes of work whilst always maintaining...

Sustainable Design Competition Winner

William Farr School Wins Sustainable Design Competition!, We are thrilled to announce the winner of our exciting competition, held in collaboration with The Sustainable Design Studio! After receiving an array of impressive entries from talented Key Stage 3 and 4 students across the country, the judging panel has selected a Year 11 student from William Farr School, submitted by their teacher Neil Wright, as the overall winner. The competition, which was open exclusively to D&T Association members, challenged students to showcase their creativity and innovation while incorporating sustainability into their design projects. Entrants were tasked with...

Focus Educational iPad, Android, PC and MAC resources

Focus Educational iPad, Android, PC and MAC resources, Focus Educational Online Design and Technology Resource pack Study anywhere on iPad, Android, Windows and MAC - Now with Focus on Smart and Modern Materials The well established and popular titles from Focus Educational Software are available via an annual subscription which gives whole-school access to their main Primary and Secondary products, including new titles: Smart, Modern and Composite Materials and a D&T video clips library. You will be able to access new titles when added and ensure that you...

Maidenhall Primary School

Half Day Bespoke INSET on Primary Planning, Maidenhall Primary School, Luton is a mainstream, state funded junior school for mixed pupils in Luton. Currently it has approximately 700 pupils. Maidenhall Primary is a member of the D&T Association and reached out for some bespoke training for Primary D&T. After an initial discussion on their training objectives, Ryan Ball Director of Education at the Design & Technology Association held a half day INSET training session for 24 KS1 and KS2 teachers. The school were fairly new to their D&T journey as it had lost the prominence...

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