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Leanne Mee, Leanne founded The STEM Workshop in 2018, to be able to have a wider impact on school engagement across the STEM subjects and to support in raising children's aspirations. Having become increasingly frustrated with the demise of Design and Technology at the time in many schools locally, particularly in primary schools Leanne decided to work independently to support schools in developing their provision. Leanne works with various schools, training centres and organisations on a regular basis, she also supports schools nationwide through offering training and consultancy to support in developing their Design...
Peter Upton, Pete graduated from Shoreditch College (Brunel University) in 1982 Bed (Hons) and has taught Design and Technology in a variety of educational settings in Manchester, London, Spain and Cheshire. Over 40 years’ experience of using workshop machinery and classroom management skills to maximise the safety and learning of his students, ensures his courses are underpinned by first-hand experience. Pete is a Registered D&T Health & Safety Consultant and offers a range of DATA courses both Nationally and Internationally which can be tailored to your requirements for either introductory or refresher training....
Julie Boyd, Julie currently works as a D&T consultant leading training, working as an author and offering in school support. Julie often works with her husband, Paul Boyd, and together they offer a comprehensive and unique level of support across the whole of D&T. Julie has worked in education for over 30 years with experience in a range of schools in the Midlands and London. She has had a number of leadership roles in D&T as well as a senior leadership role leading coaching and teaching and learning at whole school level. She also has experience as a...
Lee Hull, During my 25 years teaching experience, I have accumulated extensive knowledge and experience in different aspects of Design and Technology. Since graduating with a degree in Design and Technology in 1986,I have not only taught students multiple interrelated subjects at different levels, but I have also managed departments, liaised with the different examination authorities, and trained and mentored other teachers in formal and informal roles. All of this while continually adapting my teaching methods and techniques. I began my teaching career in 1986, where I taught AS-level Graphics. I have subsequently taught Graphics at the...
Primary Schools Invited to Join Free Summer Cookery Education Pilot, Leiths Education, renowned for its world-class cookery training, is offering primary schools a unique opportunity to participate in a free summer-term pilot programme. Designed for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, the initiative provides schools with high-quality teaching resources to support practical cookery lessons. So far, more than 60 schools have taken part in the programme, which includes engaging cookery lessons, carefully curated recipes, and comprehensive teaching materials. Schools that join the pilot will also benefit from a free CPD session focused on delivering practical cookery...
D&T Association Research Steering Group, The D&T Association Research Steering Group was launched in May 2021 to encourage and support D&T educational research. The group aims to connect teachers involved with, or interested in, D&T research; actively supporting members to engaging in practitioner enquiry. The group is comprised of teachers, teacher educators and association trustees; the founding members being Alison Hardy (Nottingham Trent University), Matt McLain (Liverpool John Moores University), Bill Nicholl (University of Cambridge), Tony Ryan (D&TA CEO), Daniela Schillaci (Presdales School), Kay Stables (Goldsmiths University of...
Join the PTC Onshape Focus Group to Shape the Future of CAD Education, Are you passionate about equipping students with essential CAD skills? Look no further! The PTC Onshape Focus Group invites educators to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of CAD education in their schools. As a member of the Onshape Focus Group, educators will have the chance to: Participate in engaging online sessions filled with handy tips and tricks for teaching CAD effectively. Contribute directly to the development of customised training materials tailored to meet the needs of...
EON Street Lighting, Street lighting plays a vital role in urban and suburban environments, illuminating thoroughfares, pathways, and public spaces to ensure safety and visibility. This online resource, tailored for Lower Key Stage 2 (KS2) students, aims to ignite curiosity and illuminate understanding of electrical systems. Developed in collaboration with Eon, our industry-linked curriculum takes students on a journey through the world of street lighting with the user and purpose of their designs at the forefront of their minds. It includes a PowerPoint presentation with detailed notes for teachers to guide through seven engaging lessons. From investigating...
Free NACE webinar: lighting the spark in D&T, Primary teachers are invited to join a free live webinar on Wednesday 6th May 2026, from 3:45 to 4:45 PM, exploring how to ignite curiosity and creativity in young learners through design & technology. Hosted online by NACE, in partnership with the Design & Technology Association, this session promises practical strategies to help pupils become confident designers, problem-solvers and innovators. Register your place → Inspiring curiosity and creativity in the classroom Led by Lol Conway, Curriculum and Professional Development Manager at the Design & Technology Association,...
Teachers in Residence: Bringing Real-World Industry Experience into the Classroom, At the Design & Technology Association, we are committed to ensuring that design, engineering, and technology education in UK schools is engaging, high quality, and relevant to the modern world. One of the most effective ways we support teachers is by connecting them directly with industry through our Teachers in Residence programme. Sponsored by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, this initiative allows teachers to step out of the classroom and into the workplaces of leading UK businesses, gaining first-hand experience of how industry operates. By taking part...
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