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Mike Flood, I am a vastly experienced classroom and workshop practitioner. I have taught Design and Technology for 18 years, including GCSE Resistant Materials, MYP Design, GCSE Product Design, IB Design and Technology both standard and higher levels and A Level Design and Technology, BTEC Art & Design level 3, as well as MYP Art. I have also mentored newly qualified teachers starting a new career in Design and Technology. Outside the taught curriculum, I have been accredited as a Bronze and Silver HKAYP leader (similar to the Duke of Edinburgh award in the UK) and have...
GCSE Key Resources: New and Emerging Technologies, D&T GCSE Resources New and Emerging Technologies Enabling you to teach your students technological perspectiveAges 14-16First published 2016 This resource is aimed at supporting teachers to develop their subject knowledge in the new and emerging technologies, in readiness for the new GCSE in Design and Technology. It forms part of a set of CPD resources aimed at modernising your design and technology curriculum at a time when there is a clear need for modernisation in the subject to develop students’ skills and knowledge and to...
Programmable Components - All in a Spin, All in a SpinFirst released 2015 Ages 11-14Time allocation: 14-16 hoursThis unit introduces learners to electronics and control, and in particular programmable components including microcontrollers. Originally planned for Year 8 it has scope to be taught across KEY Stage 3.It has students produce a spinning Frisbee or similar micro-controlled product and includes a full unit of work, project framework, PowerPoint presentation for students and associated teacher notes. Components for making the products are not included. The resource also contains a wealth of general information on electronic components,...
Programmable Components - Celebrations, CelebrationsFirst released 2015 Age 11-14 yearsTime allocation: 14-16 hoursThis unit introduces learners to electronics and control, and in particular programmable components including microcontrollers. Originally planned for Year 7 it has scope to be taught across KEY Stage 3.It has students engaged in a mainly making activity focusing on the fabrication of a printed circuit board (PCB) and development of a programme to control a simple product on the theme of ‘celebrations’. It includes a full unit of work, project framework, teacher notes, classwork and homework booklets, examples of completed projects and CAD and...
Prototyping and developing circuits from KS3 to GCSE, Electronics can be great fun, I have never seen a pupil look disappointed when their circuit works for the first time; YOU too can enjoy the feeling by building your own circuits after my session. Session Content: This session is suitable for absolute beginners or teachers that are a bit ‘rusty’ when it comes to developing circuits It will leave you with the confidence to let pupils develop their own circuits from scratch without soldering I’ll go through what sort of kit/equipment...
Member only Tasks and Activities, Focused Tasks FTs are where students are taught specific technical knowledge, designing skills and making skills. This may be a quick whole-class making activity, learning a new CAD programme, exploring polymers, or much more. CAD - learn how to use a canvas in 3D CAD programs (PTC Onshape used as an example) to design an ergonomic controller. CAM - this will cover how to use a 3D printer to output the design of your controller, featuring examples from Scalextric. Digital sketching - using an...
Washing Machine Project, Focused Tasks FTs are where students are taught specific technical knowledge, designing skills and making skills. This may be a quick whole-class making activity, learning a new CAD programme, exploring polymers, or much more. Fold Up Airer - This Focused Task allows for the exploration of a range of elements including knowledge and exploration of mechanical systems such as linkages as well as potential CAD use, modelling and testing. Making Pegs - This Focused Task focuses on using CAD software to create pegs for washing lines. This can...
Simon Tarrant, Simon delivers H&S training, bespoke CPD and consultancy to schools in Hampshire and the South of England alongside his role as a part-time teacher of Product Design (up to A-level) at Bedales School, Petersfield. He was previously Head of D&T at both Winchester College (10 years) and St John’s School, Leatherhead (3 years). He taught D&T for four years at RGS Guildford where he gained Qualified Teacher Status and has been a visiting tutor at Imperial College / Royal College of Art on their undergraduate and postgraduate (Masters) programmes in Design Engineering. He was...
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...
Celebrating Excellence, The Design & Technology Association Excellence Awards have, since 1999, provided a stage to honour and celebrate the talented individuals advancing design and technology education in the UK. Held this year at the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire, the event brought together an inspiring group of teachers, students, support staff, and industry partners, showcasing the impressive contributions that fuel the growth and innovation in design and technology education. A Unique Celebration at an Iconic Venue The British Motor Museum, with its vast collection of over 400 historic British...
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