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Celebrating Black History Month with inspiring figures in D&T - Garrett A. Morgan, This Black History Month, teachers can bring the story of Garrett A. Morgan into the classroom to inspire pupils. Born in Kentucky in 1877, Morgan overcame barriers to become an inventor, entrepreneur and community leader. From tailoring to traffic signals - Morgan’s inventive journey Morgan began his career in Ohio repairing sewing machines and later developed a “belt fastener” attachment, hair‑care products and straighteners, combining technical skill with entrepreneurship. In 1914, he patented a safety hood for firefighters and, in...
Exploring engineering through farming and haircare: Free classroom resources from the James Dyson Foundation, The James Dyson Foundation has released two inspiring free resources designed to help teachers bring engineering to life in their classrooms. Aimed at different key stages, these resources connect real-world engineering with everyday experiences, from sustainable farming to the science of haircare. For primary schools: The Future of Farming Engineering Solutions: The Future of Farming is a free resource for Key Stages 1 and 2, created to complement science, design and technology, and geography lessons. It supports teachers in...
Inspiring curious minds with BBC Bitesize for Teachers, BBC Bitesize for Teachers offers design and technology teachers a flexible collection of short, engaging videos that help pupils see themselves as inventors, engineers and problem solvers. Designed to fit easily into busy classrooms, these resources support creativity, resilience and real world understanding across both primary and secondary phases. At KS2, the You too can be an absolute genius video collection, presented by scientist and inventor Fran Scott, explores what makes a great inventor. Through creativity, curiosity and perseverance, pupils are introduced to the realities of inventing, including...
My Mummy is an Engineer, A picture book opening up design and technology from Early Years Introducing design and technology in Early Years can be both exciting and challenging. My Mummy is an Engineer by Kerrine Bryan and Jason Bryan is proving to be a valuable classroom resource, supporting teachers to embed meaningful D&T learning from the very start of school. Reviewed by Kimberley Mount, a reception teacher and design and technology lead at Beaumont Primary Academy, the book was chosen for its clear relevance to Early Years provision and its potential to strengthen design...
Chelmsford County High School shines at V&A Innovate, Chelmsford County High School for Girls proudly recalls the outstanding achievement of their Year 9 team, Green Gift, who were named Best Pitch winners in the V&A Innovate National Schools Challenge 2024 - 2025. Their sustainable gift-wrapping solution highlighted the creativity, problem-solving, and environmental awareness of young designers tackling real-world challenges. Adapting, renewing and restoring through design The 2024 - 2025 V&A Innovate Challenge invited students to explore the theme ‘Adapt, Renew, Restore’, encouraging young designers to focus on sustainability and social impact. Green Gift, a...
Exploring RAF technical careers in D&T, This National Apprenticeship Week, we’re highlighting how D&T teachers can bring engineering careers to life in their classrooms. While students enjoy hands-on practical work, their understanding of engineering roles can often remain narrow. Introducing them to the variety of technical careers within the RAF—from mechanical and electrical to digital systems—helps students see how the skills and knowledge developed in D&T are applied in real operational settings. Many students mistakenly view engineering as a single career path, rather than a diverse field requiring different skills, knowledge and approaches. By showing...
Behind the Scenes of Production Design, Design and Technology teachers recently had the opportunity to step behind the scenes of world-class performance design in a CPD webinar delivered in partnership with the Royal Ballet & Opera Schools Create & Design team. The session explored the creativity, collaboration and technical expertise required to bring large-scale productions to life, offering teachers insights they can connect to classroom learning. Participants heard from professionals working across production design, including a Stage Designer, Production Manager and Senior Lighting Visualisation Technician, each sharing how they respond to creative briefs and...
Turning plastic waste into purpose, At Neston High School, a student-led Makerspace is transforming how design and technology is taught, placing sustainability, engineering and real-world problem solving at the heart of learning. Led by Pat Link, the initiative shows how hands-on experiences can bring meaningful change to both curriculum and classroom practice. Over the past eight years, students have recycled more than 800,000 plastic bottle tops, turning waste into usable materials while developing practical and technical skills. What began as a small, tool-based workspace has grown into a fully equipped environment, complete with 3D printers, fabrication tools...
Empowering Secondary Teachers in Design and Technology, This month, we hosted a three-day training course at our headquarters in Banbury, aimed at equipping secondary teachers with the necessary tools to deliver an engaging and comprehensive Design and Technology (D&T) curriculum. The event drew educators from various schools to enhance their grasp of D&T and refine their teaching methods. Over the course of three intensive days, participants engaged in a series of enriching discussions, workshops, and hands-on experiences, led by our experienced Curriculum Consultant, Lol Conway. Lol explains, “The 3 Day Intensive Course is...
PATT40: A Celebration of Innovation and Education, Design and Technology Association's attendance at PATT40 The Design and Technology Association recently marked its commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in design and technology education by exhibiting at the 40th edition of the Pupils' Attitudes Towards Technology (PATT) conference, commonly referred to this year as PATT40. This conference encompasses discussions, research papers, insights, and progressive ideas around D&T and wider STEM education. Understanding PATT40 The PATT conference series has served as a global platform for educators, researchers, and professionals passionate about technology education...
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