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UK Creative Festival

UK Creative Festival, For D&T teachers seeking fresh inspiration ahead of the new school year or students wanting to explore careers, the UK Creative Festival, taking place on 9–10 July at Dreamland, Margate, is a fantastic event to attend. This two-day festival brings together some of the UK’s leading minds from across the design, technology, and creative industries and includes hands-on workshops, industry-led talks, panel discussions, and a free Creative Careers Fair which is ideal for showcasing creative career pathways for students. ...

Teachers in Residence Experience at Seymourpowell

Teachers in Residence Experience at Seymourpowell , Natalie Cameron, Head of Design & Technology at Newstead Wood School, describes her recent ‘Teachers in Residence’ placement at Seymourpowell, a multidisciplinary consultancy in London best known for work across product, transport, digital experiences and sustainability, combining research and design to help clients bring innovative ideas to market. Natalie commented, “It was really cool. I learned lots, saw lots of amazing work, and it was validating to know that what we’re doing in school is actually aligned with industry practices.” Natalie admits she...

Eamonn Durkan

Eamonn Durkan, Eamonn is a former Head of Technology at a large 11 – 18 Technology College, has worked as an Associate of University of Manchester, and lectured at Liverpool John Moores (Teacher Training Design and Technology). He is Chief Examiner for AQA Engineering Computer Applications and a Moderator for AQA A- level Design and Technology. He has participated in writing publications for - Design and Technology Graphics and Engineering. He has over 35...

Designed for Life - 2024 Wrapped Compilation

2024 Wrapped Compilation, Designed for Life, Somehow, another year has passed, and it's time to look back on Designed for Life across 2024. Over the year, we released sixteen new episodes, reached over 31,000 streams, reached new audiences in Asia and America and, most importantly, got to speak with some amazing and inspiring guests. 🎧 Listen hereIn this end-of-year episode, we look back and have selected clips from a range of conversations, including fashion and textile expert Amanda Riley, AUB lecturer and modelmaker Claire Holman, Denimolite...

Remote Teaching Tools

Remote Teaching Tools, We have gathered a collection of resources for primary and secondary teachers to use for remote learning. Please use and share this page with your colleagues. It will be updated regularly but please feel free to send us your suggestions of resources which you have found useful or even projects you are happy to share, and we will include them. Email info@designtechnology.org.uk with your suggestions. Thank you. Design and Technology Association Resource shop We have lots of primary and secondary resources in...

The Excellence Award for Outstanding Secondary Subject Leadership

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

Nene and Ramnoth School INSET

Nene and Ramnoth School, Nene and Ramnoth School kick-starts the year with inspiring D&T INSET training Teachers at Nene and Ramnoth School in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, began the new school year with a full day of bespoke design and technology INSET training delivered by the Design & Technology Association on the 2nd September 2025. The primary school already uses Projects on a Page to support its design and technology curriculum, but staff wanted to strengthen their subject knowledge

Woodsawing Machines (S1HS) - Initial Training (JG)

Woodsawing Machines (S1HS) - Initial Training (JG), Course members will undertake a variety of hands on practical exercises over the day to prepare them for the range of woodworking machining processes required to accurately and safely prepare materials within school workshops. Machines covered will include the circular saw and narrow band saw. Course members will receive a course pack covering current legislation and the knowledge, skills and understanding required to safely use this range of woodworking machinery in schools. The course is suitable for teachers, technicians and...

Woodsawing Machines (S1HS) - Initial Course Training (JG)

Woodsawing Machines (S1HS) - Initial Course Training (JG), Course members will undertake a variety of hands on practical exercises over the day to prepare them for the range of woodworking machining processes required to accurately and safely prepare materials within school workshops. Machines covered will include the circular saw and narrow band saw. Course members will receive a course pack covering current legislation and the knowledge, skills and understanding required to safely use this range of woodworking machinery in schools. The course is suitable for teachers, technicians and...

Secondary Materials Health and Safety SMHS - Initial Training (JG)

Secondary Materials Health and Safety SMHS - Initial Training (JG), This course is suitable for Teachers, Technicians, TA’s and those supporting learners in the workshop. This course will enable delegates to acquire H&S accreditation certification through a ‘hands on’ approach using the following… Drilling Machine Sanding Machine Portable power tools (Drill & Sander) Power Fret Saw Hand Tools Bench Grinder Plastics Moulding Equipment All the activities conform to the current D&T Association Training Standards.Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Cost of accreditation is included within the price. Charges...

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