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Ursuline Academy, Ilford, Rose Russell and Edna Reilly, On International Women in Engineering Day, Designed for Life takes a moment to celebrate the work of two women who have made an amazing positive difference to girls' exposure to STEM opportunities within their school. Listen to the podcast hereRose Russell has been an outstanding Technician/Instructor/ STEM Coordinator at the Ursuline Academy, Ilford (an all girl’s catholic school) for 29 years in both the art and design and design and technology departments. Trained in fashion, Rose is neither an engineer nor a scientist, but in...
What is D&T in primary schools and why is it important?, What is Primary Design and Technology? Are you really teaching D&T? View this video, the first of a number for Primary members. Design and Technology education involves two important elements - learning about the designed and made world and how things work, and learning to design and make functional products for particular purposes and users. Children acquire and apply knowledge and understanding of materials and components, mechanisms and control systems, structures,...
Chess meets classic design in innovative D&T classroom project, To celebrate World Chess Day, two design and technology teachers are sharing a student project that brings timeless design to the forefront using chess as the medium for creative exploration. Originally developed by Owen Gilbert (Head of Design & Technology at Dubai College) and Padraig Gaughan (Head of Design Emerging Technologies at GEMS Dubai American Academy) while teaching together at Repton Dubai, the project continues to be run independently by both teachers in their current schools. The pair are using the opportunity to showcase the work...
Steven Parry, My name is Steve Parry and I am passionate about Design and Technology and making sure we as Teachers and Leaders of this fantastic subject can be prepared to deliver a curriculum that is exciting, relevant and most of all safe. Importantly, I am a current Teacher of D&T in its many specialisms, Art and Food Technology and have been for over 13 years, including the last 8 years as Curriculum Leader. I am fully aware of the current demands that we face on a daily basis and therefore I...
Projects on a Page: Early Key Stage 2 Pack of Nine Planners, New planner for 2023 Year 3-6 The Key Practitioners- focuses on a selection of recommended key individuals from across the design and technology specialisms. This is focused for KS2 but can be delivered at any time across those year groups. The planner gives your ideas for how you can incorporate key individuals into your planning and units of work as well as giving you an overview of each of the recommended individuals so as to help you select the most relevant practitioner for your...
Inspired by Industry: Belazu, Inspired by Industry: BelazuThis context has been developed to give students opportunities to explore food cultures, flavours and ingredients, using Belazu as an industry partner. While Belazu is an ingredients company, the context is deliberately open and can be approached in different ways, either through designing complete dishes or by focusing on the development of individual ingredients such as sauces, pastes or marinades. Students are encouraged to draw inspiration from British food traditions while also exploring and celebrating flavours from the Middle East and Mediterranean. The context lends itself to...
Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler: innovation meets everyday design, How engineering and perseverance shaped a modern design icon Launched in 2018, the Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler is as much a story of engineering as it is of styling. It took over six years to develop, with nearly 650 prototypes tested before the final design was achieved. The Airwrap™ uses the Coanda effect, a principle of fluid dynamics where air follows a curved surface, to style hair without relying on extreme heat. This approach reflects Dyson’s focus on solving challenges through innovative applications of science. Made from...
Introducing our Regional D&T Leaders, Supporting teachers across the country We are delighted to introduce our network of Regional D&T Leaders, a team of experienced teachers and subject experts working in partnership with the Design & Technology Association (D&TA) and sponsored by Samsung UK. They are supported by their D&T Hub Schools in their mission to strengthen D&T provision, connect teachers across regions, and provide locally rooted, teacher-led support that reflects the real needs of schools. Each Regional D&T Leader brings a wealth of experience, from curriculum innovation to industry engagement, and...
Teach Secondary Article, In the latest edition of Teach Secondary, our CEO Tony Ryan has submitted an article that delves into the current state of Design and Technology education, offering insights into the challenges the subject faces and a hopeful perspective for the future. Tony acknowledges the difficulties D&T education encounters in the piece but remains optimistic about its prospects nationally. “I was delighted to be able to write an article for the April edition of Teach Secondary, looking at the plight of Design and Technology education. Those of you who know me...
Our Regional D&T Leaders are here to support teachers across your area. Sponsored by Samsung UK and working with the Design & Technology Association, they offer advice, share resources, connect schools, and highlight CPD and events. Whether you want to develop your curriculum, link up with other teachers, or simply have a conversation about D&T in your school, they’re ready to help., D&T Regional Leads
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