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Mick Cathcart, Mick worked as a qualified carpenter in the construction industry before achieving a B Ed(Hons) in Design Technology in 1997. From there he taught DT for 24 years in both mainstream and special educational settings, working his way up to head of department at a specialist provision for young offenders. Now as a Registered Health and Safety Consultant for the Design & Technology Association, Mick offers a broad range of Health and Safety training and Curriculum support to DT teachers nationwide. He also runs a successful woodworking business. ...
Using brand scenarios to generate ideas, Age 11-14 yearsFirst published 2012 In this resource students are encouraged to name the attributes of common brands, identifying their ‘brand personality’ on a Look, Think, Speak diagram. They can then clearly see how the brands’ attributes have been communicated through the brand’s packaging, advertising and promotional events. They are then given scenarios, such as, ‘If Innocent Smoothies were to design a post-office what would it be like?’ The creative ideas that emerge give students more confidence to experiment when starting their own project. By using the same technique,...
Spotlight on the D&T Excellence Awards, Celebrating past winners - Why D&T technicians make a difference Charlie Wicks, technician at Hethersett Academy, is a shining example of the incredible impact D&T technicians have on schools. Winner of the 2025 Nook Pods Excellence Award for Inspirational Support Staff within D&T, Charlie has become an integral member of a thriving department. Starting at just 18 with no prior D&T experience, Charlie has grown alongside the department, now working in a team of nine teachers across nine rooms. “I can’t imagine myself anywhere else,” she says. “I...
This award sponsored by Nook Pods is for support staff who have demonstrated an outstanding contribution to how the subject is delivered in their school. They may be working as teaching assistants, technicians, L.S.A., or volunteers.They will be known as being highly motivated and enthusiastic about the subject, which in turn will have had a positive effect on both pupils and colleagues. These award winners will be highly valued members of their design and technology department and their work integral to its overall success. Evidence could include: In...
Maximising children’s progress in KS1 and KS2, If we want children to make great progress in D&T we need to be clear about what progression in the subject actually means and put the necessary building blocks in place to support children’s learning as they move through the school. What does progression in D&T look like? Children make progress in D&T as they develop an increasing capability to design and make good quality products with a range of materials, for a variety of users and purposes. The development of this...
STEM into Action - Kaleidoscope, KaleidoscopeSTEM into Action with D&TAges 11-14First published 2016The kaleidoscope is an optical gadget that produces extraordinary reflective patterns in a tube containing mirrors. This resource contains a PowerPoint presentation and Word document that cover how kaleidoscopes can be made and used to help students understand the underlying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) needed to engage fully with the design context.The resource covers how reflection, viewpoints, scale and the geometry of mirrors affects how light is perceived in the context of designing and making a kaleidoscope and a smart phone attachment. ...
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 and 3D Printing - this Focused Task for students is to research and design their own teether, drawing inspiration from simple, colorful shapes, food, or animal motifs, to help alleviate the pain of teething toddlers. 3D Sketching - this Focused Task will cover creating a simple teething ring in Tinkercad
Three Bears Picnic Blanket - Early Years Textiles, Age 3-5 yearsFirst published 2008 In this project children explore how fabrics can be joined together to make a picnic blanket of their own for a teddy bears’ picnic. It starts from the traditional story but introduces a twist as Goldilocks revisits the three bears’ house and they become friends. The story is included on a Word file for teachers to use or adapt to make their own. Activities include investigating different fabrics and thinking about their properties; where textiles come from, starting from the raw materials...
Sustainability Series: Denimolite – LSBU Student Project, Transforming denim waste into sustainable innovation Denim jeans are a staple of everyday life but what do we really know about how they’re made, what happens to them when they’re no longer worn, and the environmental impact they leave behind? We explore Denimolite, an exciting, sustainable innovation developed by designer Josh Myers. It’s ideal for teachers looking to bring real-world design and sustainability examples into the classroom and perfect for sparking discussion and inspiring the next generation of designers. The problem with denim Denim is traditionally...
Smart mouthguards in rugby, As the Six Nations Championship gets underway, rugby’s power and precision are on full display but behind the tackles, technology is helping make the game safer. Smart mouthguards, fitted with tiny sensors, are now giving players and coaches real-time data on impacts, offering a new layer of protection on the pitch. From design to innovation Creating a mouthguard that protects teeth, fits comfortably, houses sensors and transmits reliable data is a real-world design challenge. Engineers and biomechanists worked with World Rugby to set minimum standards for impact absorption, lab testing...
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