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A Day in the Life at the British Motor Museum, 09:00 A new day at the British Motor Museum, which houses the world’s largest collection of historic British vehicles open to the public. The day begins with the Learning and Engagement Officer, Claire finalising preparations for the activities ahead, carefully reviewing schedules and resources over a quick coffee. Meanwhile, colleague Jim is putting the finishing touches to the Learning Hub - the purpose-built facility, completed in 2024, with a strong focus on accessibility...
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
Sustainable design in action on Earth Day, Today on Earth Day, it is worth recognising how design and technology is increasingly being shaped by sustainability, not as an extra topic, but as a core principle driving innovation in classrooms, universities and communities. Across the UK, students, engineers and designers are showing how waste can become a resource, and how real-world problems can inspire meaningful solutions for teachers to bring into learning. Rethinking waste through material innovation London South Bank University graduate, Josh Myers has created Denimolite, a...
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
GCSE Key Resources: Designing in Contexts classroom teaching resource, Designing in Contexts classroom teaching resource Ages 14-16First published 2017 This D&T GCSE Key Resource is based on five separate classroom activities that can be delivered consecutively or as separate lessons, where appropriate. The topics for each activity are: Designing in context Exploring the situation Identify the needs and wants of people 1 & 2 Develop design ideas to meet users’ needs and wants Evaluate existing products It includes a PowerPoint presentation that can be adapted to suit your...
D&T Summer School @ Loughborough Design School, After a crazy few months of planning, our exciting new D&T Summer School ran on the 11th & 12th July 2014 at Loughborough University Design School. Over 160 teachers attended from across the country, and from as far afield as Hong Kong. The event was very well received by all those involved including staff from the D&T Association and the very helpful and generous University staff. The feedback has been excellent. The workshop sessions provided some inspirational,...
Head of Learning and Engagement, RAF Museum, Midlands, Julie Brierley, You can cover so much learning within the confines of the classroom, but with design & technology education, whether at the primary or secondary level, a carefully planned educational visit can add so much. At the Design & Technology Association, we are always seeking potential visits to recommend to teachers and their students. With this in mind, we are delighted to talk with Julie Brierley, Head of Learning and Engagement at the excellent RAF Museum, Midlands....
Wouldn't it be nice if..., With a new KS1-3 curriculum in place for September we know that the next challenge appearing over the horizon will be the review of GCSE qualifications. Ofqual have been tasked to do this and it is already underway for some subjects. But the review of D&T GCSEs is imminent and now is the time to do some creative thinking. What proposals and recommendations can we take to the Ofqual table when we get the invitation? What do we want the...
Textiles Early KS3 Year 7 - Mainly Designing – Learning to Look, Textiles Early KS3 Year 7 - Mainly Designing – Learning to LookStudents learn to distinguish different types of drawings required throughout the design process, including annotation. It covers the role of biomimicry in solving design problems and applying this through the use of CAD to scale images, create a repeat pattern, add colour/texture, make colourways and look at methods appropriate for creating a printed fabric.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has been fully refreshed
Workshops and free Aardman exhibition visits at Young V&A, Bookings are now open for Young V&A’s summer term programme, offering teachers in design & technology, art & design, enrichment and SEN provision practical, curriculum-linked learning experiences designed to build creativity, confidence and real-world understanding. KS3 RISO printed zines workshop Running in May, June and July 2026 on selected Thursdays, 10:30 – 12:00, this new hands-on workshop introduces students to the world of zines as powerful tools for self-expression and communication. KS3 classes explore...
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