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Ally Price

Head of D&T , Ally Price, Ally Price is Head of Design & Technology at Maidstone Grammar School for Girls in Kent. As a qualified SENCO with a Masters in Education, Ally works to engage students of all abilities in pursuing higher education pathways and careers in STEM related subjects. She has undertaken work on the D&T subject advisory panel for Oak National Academy and is also part of the D&T evaluation group for the Prince’s Teaching Institute. Watch Ally's D&T department tour here

Chris Hatherall

Chris Hatherall, Having originally trained as a Teacher of Design & Technology Chris is the Principal at University Technical College Warrington. A specialist science and engineering college for 14–19-year-olds. The UTC is one of the highest performing in the country for students progressing onto higher and degree apprenticeships. He is also a non-executive Director of a Group Training Association which provides technical apprentice training for over 100 businesses across the country.

Hethersett Academy

Hethersett Academy, Hethersett Academy is a coeducational secondary school in Hethersett, near Norwich, serving students aged 11–16. Part of the Inspiration Trust, it has around 1,200 pupils and is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The academy is known for strong academic progress, structured routines, and a focus on high expectations and student achievement. The department holds the Design & Technology Outstanding Department of the Year award. Regional D&T Lead: Kate Finlay

Harris Federation

Harris Federation, The Harris Federation is one of England’s largest multi-academy trusts, educating around 55,000 pupils across more than 50 schools in London and Essex. It prioritises subject expertise and curriculum quality, with strong support for Design and Technology through investment in resources, staff development and collaboration. Regional D&T Lead: Phil Morris

In Conversation with Alex Ball BA (Hons) Student

BA (Hons) Student from Manchester Metropolitan University , Alex Ball , This is the first episode with young graduates met recently at New Designers 2024 in London. New Designers is an annual showcase of the UK’s most innovative emerging design talent and a platform for over 3,000 graduates every year to present their ideas to industry professionals and the public. 🎧 Listen here Alex graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a second-class BA (Hons) in Product Design. We were struck by the simplicity of his design project and the clear communication of...

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools

Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, Andrew Denford, As Chief Executive of Denford Ltd, Manufacturers of precision Engineering training equipment used by Schools, Colleges and Universities worldwide, Mr Denford is also the Founder and Chairman of the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge – the world’s largest STEM competition operating in over 46 countries world-wide. F1 in Schools is a not-for-profit company established with committed partners to provide an exciting yet challenging educational experience through the magnetic appeal of Formula One, a multi-disciplinary challenge, in which teams of students aged 9 to 19 develop Marketing and...

Memory Maps

Memory Maps, Memory MapsKey Stages 3 and 4 and all D&T focus areasFirst published 2014 This pack contains visual communicative resources to help students learn a range of topics aimed at making theory lessons more active and engaging to all students. Two versions of resources are included: memory maps with all the information included, and blank versions which the students use. These can be differentiated, with headings etc kept in place to help lower abilities structure their thinking. The resources can be adapted to include other key learning. The supplied resources are: ...

Smart Manufacturing Week 2026

Smart Manufacturing Week 2026, Bringing smart manufacturing into the classroom Design and technology teachers play a vital role in helping students see how ideas move from concept to real-world production. With a growing skills gap in engineering and manufacturing, Smart Manufacturing Week 2026, taking place from the 3rd – 4th June at NEC Birmingham offers a unique opportunity to explore contemporary design thinking and bring those insights into the classroom. Real-world learning The Design & Engineering Expo showcases designers, engineers and manufacturers using materials, components and systems that link...

In conversation with Zoe Laughlin

Artist, maker, tinkerer and materials engineer, Zoe Laughlin, Podcast brought to you by the Design and Technology Association in association with The Edge Foundation. Listen now! Zoe is a British artist, maker, self-confessed tinkerer and materials engineer. Perhaps best known to design and technology teachers for her part in the iconic BBC2 series 'Big Life Fix' this is only one of many TV appearances over the years including 'This Morning' with Philip Scofield and Holly Willoughby, The secret of landfill (2018), The secret story of stuff (2018) and most recently 'How...

Key Practitioners introductions

Key Practitioners introductions, The Key Practitioners PoaP focuses on a selection of recommended key individuals from across the design and technology specialisms. This is focused for KS2 but can be delivered at any time across those year groups. The planner gives you ideas for how you can incorporate key individuals into your planning and units of work as well as giving you an overview of each of the recommended individuals so as to help you select the most relevant practitioner for your planning and also to introduce them to your pupils. Accompanying the PoaP resource...

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