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Finance Director, NEJ Stevenson Ltd., Fiona Stevenson, NEJ Stevenson Ltd are designers and makers of fine custom made furniture and bespoke architectural joinery. As cabinetmakers to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, they have developed an enviable reputation for crafting some of the finest contemporary and heritage furniture available. From individual pieces to entire rooms, their furniture can be found within opulent private residences, historic buildings, independent schools, universities and places of worship. Fiona has been with the company for over 20 years and is responsible for the management of the company’s...
Challenging Learners in KS3 Design & Technology, Teachers across the UK are invited to join a free live webinar focused on challenging and engaging the more able children in your classroom in KS3 Design and Technology. Taking place on Wednesday 4th June from 3:45–4:45pm, the session is open to all schools and will include practical strategies to support mixed ability teaching. Hosted by NACE (National Association for Able Children in Education) in partnership with the Design & Technology Association, the webinar will introduce a suite of free ‘Inspired by Industry’ resources to provide open-ended,...
Emeritus Professor, Cambridge Centre for Innovation in TE, Adrian Oldknow, Adrian studied mathematics at Oxford and Computer Science at Brunel Universities. He worked in secondary schools, FE colleges and HE between 1967 and 1996, when he retired as Emeritus Professor of STEM Education at the University of Chichester. Between 1996 and 2010 he worked as a freelance consultant. He advised Tech companies including Casio, HP, Intel, Promethean, RM, SMART and TI, as well as organisations such as Becta, DfE, Ofqual, QCA, SSAT, TTA and the World Bank....
Chief Executive of Engineering UK, Dr. Hilary Leevers, In this week’s episode of Designed for Life, we are fortunate to speak with Dr Hilary Leevers, the Chief Executive of Engineering UK.🎧 Listen hereWe break from the usual show format to explore some of the data surrounding entry to engineering as a profession and discuss Tomorrow’s Engineers Week, which this year runs from November 11th to 15th.EngineeringUK drives change so that more young people choose engineering and technology careers. You can join us by getting involved in Tomorrow’s Engineers Week 2024. This annual celebration is dedicated to showcasing the...
Scalextric4Schools: A Day of Innovation and Racing at Silverstone, We had the opportunity to attend the Scalextric4Schools competition in June held at the iconic Silverstone Museum. Over 500 schools participate annually, many incorporating the competition into their curriculums. Students aged 11 to 18 have been designing, manufacturing, testing, and refining their slot cars with ten teams making it to the finals. The teams had the opportunity to race their cars on a landscaped Scalextric layout and presenting to a panel of judges on how they designed, manufactured, and tested their cars. The...
Dipping into the D&T Association’s Research Journal, The UK has a long tradition of design and technology (D&T) education journals, with the Design and Technology Education: An International Journal (DATE Journal) being a key resource for research across all educational levels. To save busy teachers time, here’s a brief look at some recent articles available. From 3D to 2D: Drawing as Documentation and Reflection by Young Children By Asi Kuperman, Ruti Aladjem, David Mioduser, and Osnat Dagan This article highlights how young children use drawing to reflect on...
Three-Day Intensive D&T Training for Non-Specialists, Published by: Stephanie Antoniades, Marketing & Digital Content Assistant Recently, I had the privilege of attending a remarkable course hosted by the Design & Technology Association, the "Three-day Intensive D&T Training for Non-Specialists." As a new team member, I was particularly curious to gain firsthand knowledge about the courses we run, and this one specifically aimed at non-specialists, seemed like the perfect opportunity to dive in. What I experienced over those three days was not just a learning journey, but an inspiring exploration of the world of design
Designed for Life - Reset Short Update, We have been offline for a short while whilst we evaluate, reconsider where the podcast is heading and reset. This is the first of what will be a regular series of brief updates between the main podcasts. In these, we aim to tell you what we are up to at the Design & Technology Association, highlight any primary areas of work you might not be aware of, discuss what's going on with the subject, and occasionally bring in guests to help inform the conversation. These...
Membership Price Drop – More Support for D&T Teachers, for Less, Are you coming across challenges when teaching design and technology? A little extra support and someone to lean on can go a long way – and we’re here to help. We know how much teachers give every day, and we want to make it easier for you to get the help, resources, and expert guidance you deserve. That’s why we’ve reduced our membership prices across both primary and secondary. Whether you're just starting out in the classroom,...
John Donnelly, John is based in the North West of England and has been a D&T teacher for nearly 25 years and Head of Department for over 20 years. John set up his own D&T consultancy company in 2015, DTResources Limited and can deliver CPD for all aspects of Design and Technology, DATA H&S training and machine inspection and maintenance. John is passionate about CAD (Fusion 360) and 3D Printing, and has helped many schools by delivering training on the use of 3D printing, both...
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