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Global Washout Day: A Challenge to Inspire Change, On the 19th of November, members of The Design & Technology Association took part in Global Washout Day, a worldwide initiative spearheaded by The Washing Machine Project. This impactful campaign aims to shine a light on the often-overlooked challenges faced by millions of people who must hand wash their clothes with limited access to water. For billions around the world, handwashing clothes is more than a simple household task—it is a physically demanding and time-consuming necessity. Many are forced to walk miles to collect water and use only a small...
Celebrate Earth Day with Free Resources to Support Sustainability in D&T, This Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the role that design and technology can play in building a more sustainable future — and to inspire students to think critically about the impact of the products they create and use. Whether you're looking to update your own knowledge, refresh your teaching, or spark new conversations in the classroom, there are a range of free, high-quality resources available to support you. Explore the E-Learning Course The online course Embedding Sustainable Practice in Design...
Projects on a Page: Your Go-To for Primary Design and Technology Planning, Since its launch in 2014, Projects on a Page has become a trusted companion for primary teachers across England, helping to bring the design and technology curriculum to life in a manageable and inspiring way. Whether you're new to the subject or looking to refresh your approach, this scheme of work is designed with you in mind. What is Projects on a Page? Projects on a Page is a comprehensive scheme of work developed by the Design & Technology Association to support primary teachers...
Kendall Primary School takes part in CREATE Education’s 3D Printer Loan Scheme, Kendall Primary School, led by D&T Coordinator Vicky Ward, has looked at ways to enhance its design and technology curriculum through participation in CREATE Education’s 3D Printer Loan Scheme. Blueprint 1000 members, CREATE Education offers schools like Kendall Primary the opportunity to explore cutting-edge CAD and 3D printing technologies. Prior D&T Curriculum Before joining the scheme, Kendall Primary School's D&T curriculum lead had begun to explore the use of Tinkercad, an online CAD tool. However, specific CAD elements were not integrated into the curriculum,...
Scalextric4Schools: A Day of Innovation and Racing at Silverstone, We had the opportunity to attend the Scalextric4Schools competition in June held at the iconic Silverstone Museum. Over 500 schools participate annually, many incorporating the competition into their curriculums. Students aged 11 to 18 have been designing, manufacturing, testing, and refining their slot cars with ten teams making it to the finals. The teams had the opportunity to race their cars on a landscaped Scalextric layout and presenting to a panel of judges on how they designed, manufactured, and tested their cars. The event was a fantastic...
Improving D&T provision and prepare for an Ofsted inspectorate 'deep dive' in D&T, Prepare for a 'deep dive' in D&T Bespoke INSET D&T training in your school, helping you provide excellent and inspiring D&T provision throughout your school ensuring you are prepared for an Ofsted 'deep dive' into D&T Very often this is a cost-effective way for to train a large number of teachers, during planned inset training days. We are contacted daily by individual schools, Multi Academy Trusts and groups of schools, across the country, to deliver bespoke Design and Technology CPD to teachers in their...
Transform Your KS3 D&T Curriculum - Full day August, This course has been reduced by £10 until July 31st 2025. Normal price member £199, Normal price non member £270Full day, face to face course in Banbury This full-day course is aimed not only at producing an exciting, relevant and realistic KS3 curriculum, but linking it seamlessly to your delivery at KS4 and in turn creating a five-year D&T curriculum for your school. It is intended to help you implement an effective curriculum structure that focuses on the needs and aspirations of the students, creating a learning-first approach to your...
National Careers Week at Kingsbury Green Primary School, Guided by Sneha alongside her colleagues, National Careers Week was fastidiously planned. The school invited senior professionals from many different companies to volunteer their leadership steer and expertise, resulting in a diverse line-up of speakers across many professions, including engineers, architects, designers, doctors, authors, pharmacists, and game creators. Additionally, a class of Deaf students visited the UK leading design practice Foster + Partners for the day, offering them rare and awe-inspiring exposure to architecture, design and engineering. The week featured an array of engaging sessions, with...
Engineering Skills Conference Highlights Need for Youth-Centric Approaches to Bridge Sector Skills Gap, Over 160 delegates gathered at BMet’s Matthew Boulton College in Birmingham for the 2024 Engineering Skills Conference, co-hosted by Next Gen Makers and MSC Industrial Supply Co. UK. The conference brought together industry leaders, young apprentices, and teachers, united by a goal to inspire, attract, retain, and develop new talent within the engineering sector. The event commenced with presentations from speakers, including Chris Corkan of Make UK, Katherine Watson from WISE, Calum Nisbet of The Kaleidoscope Plus Group, and Rob Ewels from Waterfit Ltd, alongside...
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 the opportunity...
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