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James Dyson Foundation’s virtual workshops with primary schools, Creating meaningful connections between students and the real world of industry is a cornerstone of preparing young minds for the future, and the Design and Technology Association proudly supports initiatives that bridge this gap. A recent success story involves Boxmoor Primary School, which collaborated with Blueprint 1000 member, The James Dyson Foundation, in a series of engaging virtual workshops. We spoke to Primary teacher Victoria Martyn to delve into the school's experience and the impact of this innovative collaboration. The Setup Boxmoor Primary School seized...
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Materials Masterclass, Materials Masterclass with Zoe Laughlin View Masterclass here When covering materials science in D&T where else would you go but to Zoe Laughlin? In this Masterclass Zoe, in her own unique presentation style, takes students through some of her favourite core materials looking at their properties, any potential volatilities and demonstrating practical uses for these materials. This is not pretending to be a comprehensive run through all the materials that students will need knowledge of for the GCSE or A Level qualification, more an amusing and informative way to tackle...
Podcasts and career videos are brought to you to entertain, inform and inspire. A must listen.... ☆☆☆☆☆ “Really enjoy listening to these discussions on the way to work. A must for any Design and Technology teacher. Some great ideas for inspiring and enthusing pupils.” - via Apple Podcasts, Podcasts: Designed for Life, Inspiring Podcast ☆☆☆☆☆ "An Incredibly inspiring podcast for a Ect DT teacher who has come to teaching late in life after 30 years as a designer, I really enjoy listening to the...
£20,000 Grants Available for School Recycling Workspaces, If you've ever dreamed of creating a space where your students can get hands-on with sustainability and circular design, this could be just the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Grants open to schools, community spaces and creative projects Sustainable Design Studio has partnered with ChangeX to offer £20,000 fixed grants to help people across the UK set up their own plastic recycling workspace. That includes teachers – whether you're hoping to bring a new dimension to your classroom, set up a creative after-school club or run a...
This award sponsored by AssetTagz recognises exceptional and inspiring leadership. The award winner will demonstrate the development of a progressive and innovative secondary department, delivering an outstanding, challenging, and creative curriculum, resulting in impressive pupil achievement and attainment. This Subject Leader will be identified as going above and beyond normal expectations, inspiring and motivating young people to achieve success and seize the opportunities presented to them. Evidence should include: How a clear vision for the subject has been established with the school which all can aspire to How staff...
Steve Kingston, I graduated from Marjons, Exeter University, with a BEd Hons degree and have been a Design and Technology teacher for over 40 years. I have worked in both independent and maintained schools, I have been a Head of Department and taught a variety of subject syllabuses covering Resistant Materials, Graphics, Product Design and Engineering. I believe very strongly the subject of Design and Technology and its importance to the development of our young people. I also understand the challenges faced in delivering practical subjects and the need for training and support for all...
Alison Hardy, Alison is an Associate Professor, writer, researcher, and podcaster. She currently works at Nottingham Trent University. She has edited Learning to Teach Design and Technology, Debates in Design and Technology Education and Redesigning D&T. Alison started her D&T teaching career in Gloucestershire and has been a head of D&T in Northamptonshire and Lincolnshire. She also worked in further education where she was responsible for curriculum development and as an overseas lecturer at the University of West Bohemia in the Czech Republic....
Matt Sedgley, Matt Sedgley is fully qualified through the Design and Technology Association as a Registered Design and Technology Health and Safety Consultant to run a comprehensive range of training courses working to BS4163:2021 Standards. Since qualifying in 2007 he has taught Design and Technology in a variety of educational settings, including ITT and intervention in departments requiring improvement. He has also spent time in industry where he became a manufacturer of products such as 3D Printers. Matt has also advised on the creation of Fab Lab style makerspaces for high profile multinational...
Get Your Free Context Pack to Bring Real-World Design Challenges into the Classroom, KI and The Furniture Makers Company – Minimising Parts Take your students beyond the classroom with our free "Inspired by Industry" contexts. Designed to help secondary students connect their learning to real-world industry challenges, this context focuses on KI and The Furniture Makers' Company and the critical concept of minimising parts in design. Download your FREE KI and The Furniture Makers' Company context pack today, which includes: KI Furniture Makers Company Context – A practical, real-world example from the...
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