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Amazing Workshops

Exclusive Member Discount: X% Off Laser beams, Amazing Workshops, Amazing workshops has been supplying schools for 200 years. They started out selling consumables such as chalk for teachers to use on black boards and wood of varying kinds to make furniture. They have moved with the times and are now the first school supplier to sell actual laser beams of varying lengths to D&T Departments. Our Offer to UK D&T Association Members D&T Association members can now enjoy an exclusive X% discount on the Laser Beams from Amazing Workshops –...

Fiona Stevenson, Finance Director, NEJ Stevenson Ltd.

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...

The changing face of textiles

The changing face of textiles, I know many fellow textiles specialists are concerned about how textile fits in to the new GCSE fearing a reduction in creativity and the loss of the unique nature of textiles as a material area. I completely agree it’s important to retain everything that is special about textiles, but I also support the broader focus that the new single GCSE offers. Rather than restricting creativity, the new GCSE has the potential to allow us to focus both on the traditional elements of textiles, as well as offering us new opportunities should...

Chinese schools get a lesson from Britain

Chinese schools get a lesson from Britain, While China has excellent academic results, the British curriculum has the upper hand with design – it's a shame our Government doesn't recognise this, says Richard Green The transformation of China in our lifetime has been nothing short of extraordinary. The speed of China’s resurgence – from the economic and human catastrophe of the Great Leap Forward to today’s superpower economy – has been so swift that it has mesmerised many in the West. Napoleon was right: China was a sleeping giant, but when she awoke she...

Challenging All Learners in KS3 D&T

Challenging All Learners in KS3 D&T, How can D&T teachers ensure that all students, regardless of background or ability, are stretched, stimulated, and inspired in Key Stage 3? This was the central question explored in a recent National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE) webinar, delivered in collaboration with the Design & Technology Association. The session, led by our curriculum consultant and former head of department Lol Conway, focused on inclusive, practical strategies for raising challenge across mixed-ability groups. Drawing on real classroom experience and the latest research into cognitive...

In Conversation with Michael Omotosho

Freelance Industrial Designer, Michael Omotosho, Podcast brought to you by the Design and Technology Association in partnership with the Edge Foundation. Listen now. Michael Omotosho is a freelance Industrial designer based in Bradford and is widely recognised as a young highly talented designer with huge potential. In this podcast, Michael talks us through his foundation years as he was educated in Nigeria. From his earliest years, he noticed how comparatively well off his family was compared to many of his friends at school. His friends compensated for what they were unable...

D&T Association membership for private schools

Enhance Your School's Outreach to State Schools, Join the D&T Association, a membership organization dedicated to supporting teachers in delivering outstanding Design and Technology (D&T) education in both primary and secondary schools, both in the state and private sectors. While membership offers numerous benefits such as access to professional development, high-quality curriculum resources, and a vibrant community of D&T professionals, we would like to highlight an exciting additional opportunity for independent schools like yours: our bespoke outreach toolkit. Tailored Outreach Toolkit for Independent Schools We understand...

D&T Awards 2020

The award winners are: CATEGORY 1: Peter Williams, winner of Flamefast UK Ltd Award for Innovation and Creativity in Design and Technology CATEGORY 2: Bonnie Barton, winner of Inspirational Teaching of Design and Technology – Primary Award CATEGORY 3: Philip Harvey and Simon Wood are both winners of The HME Logistics LLP Award for Inspirational Teaching of Design and Technology – Secondary Award CATEGORY 4: Matthew Lim, winner of The James Dyson Foundation Award for Excellence in Engineering...

Hayley Crosby at Foster + Partners

Hayley Crosby at Foster + Partners, Hayley Crosby, Head of Design and Technology at Stockport Grammar School, spent four inspiring days inside one of the world’s most renowned architectural practices as part of the ‘Teachers in Residence’ scheme. Her placement took place at Foster + Partners in London. The experience deepened her understanding of industry practice and opened new opportunities for her students. Discovering the Opportunity Hayley first connected with Foster + Partners when she contacted the practice to enquire about possible school visits. The team mentioned the ‘Teachers in Residence’ programme...

Successful Three-Day D&T CPD Event

Successful Three-Day D&T CPD Event, We held a successful three-day training course at our headquarters in Banbury this month to equip secondary teachers with limited experience in teaching design and technology the tools they need to deliver a comprehensive and dynamic D&T curriculum. The course attracted teachers from various schools, some as far as Dubai, all eager to enhance their understanding of D&T and refine their teaching techniques. Over the three-day period, participants engaged in a series of intensive discussions, workshops, and hands-on experiences with our knowledgeable Curriculum Consultant...

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