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Free museum trips guide to inspire your planning for 2025–26, Teachers looking to enrich their curriculum with memorable museum visits can now access a free digital guide from Art Fund, the national charity that connects museums, people and art. This resource is designed to support teachers in planning inspiring, curriculum-linked trips for the 2025–26 academic year. 20 museums with standout school programmes The Museum Trips Guide: 20 museums to enrich your curriculum showcases a selection of 20 UK museums renowned for their excellent school programmes and educational resources. The guide provides clear information on curriculum links,...
Foster + Partners Inspires Educators through D&T Association’s Teachers in Residence Programme, Foster + Partners recently hosted five educators as part of the D&T Association’s transformative Teachers in Residence Programme. Led by Peter Garstecki, Education Manager at Foster + Partners, the placement aimed to introduce the intricacies of Architecture, Engineering, and Design from an industry perspective to educators. Program Highlights and Positive Outcomes The placement, while intense, proved to be rewarding. Educators gained valuable insights into Architecture, Engineering, and Design, acquiring skills crucial for future teaching. Engaging moments during the program fostered professional development....
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, a Product Designer. Personal Journeys and Professional Insights The session featured speakers from Seymourpowell who...
Young Furniture Makers Exhibition 2024, The Young Furniture Makers Exhibition is set to return to the City of London on 2 October 2024, providing a unique platform for aspiring designer-makers to showcase their talents. Organised by The Furniture Makers’ Company, this one-day event will highlight the innovative work of students from GCSE level to recent graduates, connecting them with industry professionals eager to discover fresh design talent. This year's exhibition will feature the Young Furniture Maker Awards, which serve as the student equivalent of the prestigious Furniture Makers’ Guild Marks. These awards recognise excellence...
New Training Courses to Tackle Food Teacher Shortage: Leiths Education and University of Roehampton Announce National Qualifications, Leiths Education has teamed up with the University of Roehampton to introduce two new national qualifications designed to address the growing shortage of food technology teachers in schools. These qualifications aim to fast-track the recruitment and training of food teachers, responding to an urgent need in the education sector. The number of food technology teachers has steadily declined, with only 3,745 teachers recorded for the 2022-23 academic year—a 4% drop from the previous year and part of a concerning decade-long trend.[1]...
Just how safe are borax based fluxes used in soldering and brazing?, ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE for the use of BORAX BASED FLUXES in Schools and Colleges. Many of you will have picked up on the changes to the WeldabilitySIF COSHH Material Safety Data Sheet for their Borax based fluxes and for most of us via the 2016 SIFBronze flux data sheet. This rang alarm bells for many in schools as if we applied this on the basis of the work exposure hazard headlines, we would be thinking seriously whether young women or girls should be engaging in...
Supporting Academies Transition to the current National Curriculum for Design & Technology, Are you concerned about the recent decision to review the National Curriculum by the new government? As you are aware, schools within Multi Academy Trusts (MATs) will be required to deliver all subjects, including D&T, which align with the National Curriculum. We know that this change brings opportunities and challenges in equal measure for some schools. How can we help make this process run smoothly? The Design and Technology Association is uniquely positioned to assist you in this transition. With...
VEX 123 Small Classroom Bundle (Global/English) (12 Students), VEX 123 is an interactive, programmable robot that takes Computer Science and Computational Thinking off of the screen and brings them to life for Reception and Key Stage 1 students (age 4 to 7). Learn more about VEX 123 > Coding Three Ways The 123 Robot can be programmed in three uniquely engaging ways: Create sequences using the touch-sensitive buttons on the Robot. Insert physical Coder Cards into the revolutionary VEX Coder and download programs wirelessly to the Robot - no screens needed! Unlock the full power...
VEX 123 Robot and Coder - English, VEX 123 is an interactive, programmable robot that takes STEM, Computer Science and Computational Thinking off of the screen and brings them to life for Reception and KS1 students (age 4-7). Learn more about VEX 123 > Coding Three Ways The 123 Robot can be programmed in three uniquely engaging ways: Create sequences using the touch-sensitive buttons on the Robot. Insert physical Coder Cards into the revolutionary VEX Coder to download programs wirelessly to the Robot - no screens needed! Unlock the full power of your 123...
F1 in Schools Primary Class Starter Pack(makes 50 Cars), F1 in Schools Primary Class – Group Starter Pack (Makes 50 Cars) Take the first step on the F1 in Schools ladder with the new F1 in Schools Primary Class – an ideal progression from the Denford Primary STEM Project. We are delighted to announce the launch of the new F1 in Schools Primary Class, which provides Primary School pupils with a hugely accessible first step on the ladder to competing in the global F1 in Schools STEM Challenge. This is a fully resourced STEM and Design and...
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