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Understanding the iterative design cycle in primary D&T

Understanding the iterative design cycle in primary D&T, Does your curriculum allow opportunities for problem-solving, analytical-thinking, iteration, resilience and a growth-mindset? This E-Learning course provides teachers with further understanding of the iterative design cycle used in primary Design and Technology. Designed to help teachers develop design, analysis, communication, problem-solving skills and much more in their D&T curriculum. Suitable for new D&T leads, teaching assistants and classroom teachers. Course objectives: What is an iterative...

GCSE Key Resources: Generating initial design ideas

GCSE Key Resources: Generating initial design ideas, D&T GCSE Key ResourcesGenerating initial design ideasEnabling you to teach your students how to be creative Ages 14-16First published 2016 This resource is aimed at supporting teachers to develop their subject knowledge in the area of outlining design possibilities, in readiness for delivering the GCSE in Design and Technology. It forms part of a set of CPD resources aimed at modernising your design and technology curriculum at a time when there is a clear need

James Sopwith, Group Strategic Account Director, adi Group

Group Strategic Account Director, adi Group, James Sopwith, Founded in 1990 with a vision to create a ‘one stop shop’ for total engineered solutions, adi Group is a large multi-disciplined engineering firm. The Group operates across 11 regional locations throughout the UK and Ireland. James is a degree qualified Mechanical engineer and has been in the industrial engineering sector for over 25 years. Initially starting as design engineer, he has progressed through manufacturing management and industrial distribution to his current position as a Group Director of the...

Exploring the "Inspired by Industry" Member-only Resources

Exploring the "Inspired by Industry" Member-only Resources, Inspired By Industry is a set of free design contexts/challenges designed for Key Stage 3 D&T. Each focuses on a different area and is created with a real company or designer who have also tackled this or a similar problem. Each of these contexts contains a wealth of useful material including videos, worksheets, teachers’ notes. D&T Association members will also access a wealth of supporting units; focused tasks (FTs) and investigative and evaluative activities (IEAs). These editable resources are aligned to the KS3 National...

Ben - Production Engineer, Aerospace

Production Engineer, Aerospace, Ben , Watch Ben's video here Ben is a manufacturing engineer working at JJ Churchill where he is part of a team developing aircraft parts. He did design and technology at school, then became an apprentice and completed his HNC. He moved from the shop floor to the design office where he uses design drawings to help develop processes for developing new parts. He finds it satisfying seeing the final product as an outcome of the work that he has helped develop, and...

Earth Day 2025

Celebrate Earth Day with Free Resources to Support Sustainability in D&T, This Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the role that design and technology can play in building a more sustainable future — and to inspire students to think critically about the impact of the products they create and use. Whether you're looking to update your own knowledge, refresh your teaching, or spark new conversations in the classroom, there are a range of free, high-quality resources available to support you. Explore

Thomas Walland

Thomas Walland, Thomas is a Design and Technology teacher based in St Albans with well over a decade of experience. He has experience teaching and leading departments across a range of settings and key stages, with a strong focus on practical workshop-based learning and high-quality outcomes for pupils. As a practicing teacher, Thomas ensures that all training and consultancy work is grounded in the realities of the classroom. His approach links health and safety directly to teaching practice, helping departments develop safe and effective ways of working within...

Tools to help teachers

Tools to Help Teachers, Primary School Membership Bundle - Including 'Projects on a Page' Save £85 over two years and receive two major resources with your membership, making it easier to deliver inspiring primary D&T This membership bundle is a one stop shop for primary schools. All the benefits of membership and the support from experts in Design & Technology. In year one you will access all the benefits of membership AND we will send you the highly acclaimed 'Projects on a Page' (POAP)...

In conversation with Maria Dunbar (Leith's Education)

Director of Education at Leith's Education, Maria Dunbar (Leith's Education), In this episode, we turn to Food and Nutrition in the school curriculum and look at the challenges facing this aspect of National Curriculum education. Over the last few weeks, I have been fortunate to be introduced to Leith's Education and walked through their curriculum resources from KS1 to Post 16 (and extracurricular). These come at a cost (see below), but having seen them, I believe these are resources that every school should at least consider. See leiths.com🎧 Listen hereWe...

GCSE Textiles Rescue

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

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