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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

Inspired by Industry Designworks

Inspired by Industry Designworks, Inspired by Industry: Designworks This context encourages students to explore design solutions for children’s portable medication storage, focusing on the needs of young users and the practical challenges surrounding transporting and organising medication. Students are encouraged to investigate empathy-led design, user needs, safety, accessibility and storage, while developing products that support independence and well-being. There are opportunities to work with a wide range of materials and processes, including textiles, plastics, CAD, rapid prototyping and graphical communication. Potential outcomes may include inhaler cases,...

Royal Ballet and Opera Create & Design

Royal Ballet and Opera Create & Design, This webinar takes you behind the scenes of world-class production design with the Royal Ballet & Opera Schools Create & Design team. Hear from a Stage Designer, Production Manager and Senior Visualisation Technician as they share how creative and technical teams interpret briefs, collaborate and bring ideas to life for live audiences. With insights into modelling, sustainability and problem-solving, the session offers practical inspiration for D&T teachers, highlighting clear links between the curriculum and

Knife safety in D&T classrooms

Cutting-edge knife safety transforms the design and technology classroom, Safety is a top priority in every design and technology classroom. Craft knives are essential tools for cutting card, foam, and thin wood, but even with supervision, accidents can happen, particularly when students are still developing confidence and handling skills. Automatically retracting blade knives are helping to change that. These innovative tools extend only when pressure is applied and retract instantly when released, dramatically reducing the risk of accidental cuts. For teachers, this means greater confidence...

Design Careers Explored in Collaborative Webinar by Seymourpowell and the V&A

Design Careers Explored in Collaborative Webinar by Seymourpowell and the V&A, Aspiring designers, students, teachers and design enthusiasts gathered virtually for an enlightening webinar hosted by Seymourpowell in partnership with the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A). The event provided valuable insights into diverse career paths in design and the multifaceted nature of the industry, drawing from the personal journeys and professional experiences of three designers from Seymourpowell: Oliver Winter, a Senior Design Strategist; Eunbin Kim, a Creative Technologist; and Amelia Wong,...

Designing 128 Online PDF

Designing 128 Online PDF, Designing 128 Summer 2024 Designing magazine is a showcase for excellence in design across all phases of education, from primary schools to universities, and in commercial and industrial design. Its regular features include interviews with top designers in product design, architecture, engineering, fashion design, food, etc and includes examples of the best work taking place in schools in the UK and across the world. Designing is an inspiration to all budding designers, as well as being informative...

Eamonn Durkan

Eamonn Durkan, Eamonn is a former Head of Technology at a large 11 – 18 Technology College, has worked as an Associate of University of Manchester, and lectured at Liverpool John Moores (Teacher Training Design and Technology). He is Chief Examiner for AQA Engineering Computer Applications and a Moderator for AQA A- level Design and Technology. He has participated in writing publications for - Design and Technology Graphics and Engineering. He has over 35 years of...

RBO Design Challenge 2025 26

Royal Ballet & Opera Design Challenge 2025/26, The Royal Ballet & Opera Schools Design Challenge 2025/26 has once again highlighted the exceptional creativity and technical skill of students across the UK, with outcomes demonstrating confident conceptual thinking, strong visual communication and a clear understanding of professional design processes. Teachers and institutions have played a vital role in supporting learners to engage with a live industry brief inspired by Richard Wagner’s Das Rheingold. Students responded to three set visions: a myth for the modern world, an...

DT Practice 1 2026 Online PDF

DT Practice 1 2026 Online PDF, D&T Practice is an A4 magazine publication offering practical ideas, professional reflection and classroom-focused support for primary and secondary Design and Technology teachers. Covering all focus areas of the subject, it includes case studies of classroom practice, curriculum development, research insights, product and resource reviews, and profiles of industry and education partners, alongside news from the Design & Technology Association and the wider D&T community. D&T Practice is published three times a year and is available to...

(Re)introducing D&T to your primary curriculum

(Re)introducing D&T to your primary curriculum, This E-Learning course works through how to introduce Design & Technology in your primary school. Suitable for new D&T leads and classroom teachers. Course Objectives: What exactly is Design & Technology? Understanding the requirements of the National Curriculum and beyond Reviewing current practice What to teach and when What makes an effective Design & Technology unit Ensuring progression By participating...

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