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SketchUp for Schools, Exploring 3D Design in the D&T Classroom D&T teachers recently joined our webinar to explore how SketchUp for Schools can be used to support 3D design and modelling in the classroom. Led by members of the SketchUp education team, the webinar provided an overview of how the platform has been developed specifically for classroom use. Teachers were shown how SketchUp for Schools integrates with Google and Microsoft education platforms, allowing both staff and students to access the software using existing school accounts and devices. The session focused on how 3D modelling...
Royal Ballet & Opera free design CPD, Royal Ballet & Opera brings free design CPD to Swindon Teachers in Swindon and the surrounding area are invited to a unique professional development opportunity as the Royal Ballet & Opera Schools team hosts a free design CPD session at STEAM, Museum of the Great Western Railway on Friday 6 March 2026. Build confidence in teaching design The full-day training, running from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm, is part of the award-winning Create & Design programme, a curriculum-led initiative supporting teachers across primary, secondary and SEND...
Enhance Your School's Outreach to State Schools, Join the D&T Association, a membership organization dedicated to supporting teachers in delivering outstanding Design and Technology (D&T) education in both primary and secondary schools, both in the state and private sectors. While membership offers numerous benefits such as access to professional development, high-quality curriculum resources, and a vibrant community of D&T professionals, we would like to highlight an exciting additional opportunity for independent schools like yours: our bespoke outreach toolkit. Tailored Outreach Toolkit for Independent Schools We understand that many independent schools are committed to fulfilling their...
Nene and Ramnoth School, Nene and Ramnoth School kick-starts the year with inspiring D&T INSET training Teachers at Nene and Ramnoth School in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, began the new school year with a full day of bespoke design and technology INSET training delivered by the Design & Technology Association on the 2nd September 2025. The primary school already uses Projects on a Page to support its design and technology curriculum, but staff wanted to strengthen their subject knowledge and develop confidence in structuring learning and managing classrooms for practical activities. ...
Challenging All Learners in KS3 D&T, How can D&T teachers ensure that all students, regardless of background or ability, are stretched, stimulated, and inspired in Key Stage 3? This was the central question explored in a recent National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE) webinar, delivered in collaboration with the Design & Technology Association. The session, led by our curriculum consultant and former head of department Lol Conway, focused on inclusive, practical strategies for raising challenge across mixed-ability groups. Drawing on real classroom experience and the latest research into cognitive engagement, the webinar highlighted the importance of...
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 to receive this...
Our E-Learning courses allow you to work at your own pace giving you the understanding and confidence to improve your practice in Design & Technology back in the classroom. Written by subject experts at the Design & Technology Association, our courses are made to meet the needs and high standards of a modern, busy school and count towards your ongoing Continuing Professional Development requirements. Each course will include a mixture of videos, quizzes and downloadable resources to help you develop your D&T teaching. After completing each course, you will be issued a certificate and digital badge...
Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day, International Women in Engineering Day which takes place annually on the 23rd of June, is more than just a date on the calendar; it's a celebration of the achievements, contributions, and the potential of women in the engineering field. As we celebrate this significant day, let's take a moment to explore its rich history, acknowledge the progress made, and envision a future where women in engineering are not just recognised but are integral to the fabric of the industry. The Historical Roots of Women in Engineering The inception of the Women’s...
GCSE Textiles Rescue, In 2012 the D&T Association developed the GCSE Textiles Rescue programme, sponsored by the All Saints Educational Trust. The programme included national and regional workshops and on-line seminars for textiles teachers aiming to improve Textiles Technology GCSE results. Presentations from the six seminars have been fully revised by Julie Messenger and updated in 2014 and are available for download. They include edited recordings from the events. Please note: these resources refer to the previous GCSE specification and not the current D&T GCSE. On-line Seminars Top tips for planning...
Stuart Dashwood at Prodrive, I have been a Design Technology teacher for a little over 12 years, unlike many design technology teachers, am not an engineer, I am an arts graduate, specifically I trained as a Jewellery designer, I have sometimes felt this leaves me at a disadvantage when I am trying to guide my students, to help them make the best choices for careers and next steps after school. I am constantly fascinated by the huge number of things I discover I don’t know, particularly about entry into engineering and how to answer the question “Sir, what do I...
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