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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
Need Help with Your KS3 D&T Planning?, We’ve got you covered with FREE, high-quality resources that bring real-world relevance straight into your classroom! ‘Inspired by Industry’ is a series of ready-to-use, editable KS3 design contexts that spark creativity and critical thinking. Developed in partnership with real companies, each context provides an authentic starting point—no more generic projects! Instead, your students will explore genuine challenges faced by today’s leading industries. What’s included? Editable PowerPoint files with hidden teacher slides Clear design thinking approach to guide students Contexts mapped...
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...
Foster + Partners Inspires Educators through D&T Association’s Teachers in Residence Programme, Foster + Partners recently hosted five educators as part of the D&T Association’s transformative Teachers in Residence Programme. Led by Peter Garstecki, Education Manager at Foster + Partners, the placement aimed to introduce the intricacies of Architecture, Engineering, and Design from an industry perspective to educators. Program Highlights and Positive Outcomes The placement, while intense, proved to be rewarding. Educators gained valuable insights into Architecture, Engineering, and Design, acquiring skills crucial for future teaching. Engaging moments during...
Real-world design that solves complex problems, To mark International Design Day, Designworks, a creative consultancy working across design, engineering and modelmaking, highlights how multidisciplinary design practice brings complex ideas to life in practical, meaningful ways. Working across sectors such as medical devices, transport and consumer products, the team develops solutions that balance functionality, usability and visual clarity. Their work often involves translating highly technical concepts into accessible outputs that can be understood by clients, users and wider audiences. A key part of this process is the creation of clear visual materials, including...
Degree apprenticeships at E.ON – Tsezzy Omar, Hands-on learning and real-world impact Tsezzy Omar, a level six Digital & Technology Solutions Professional (Software Engineering) apprentice at E.ON, is a strong advocate for degree apprenticeships, highlighting how they combine practical experience with academic learning. “Apprenticeships allow you to apply theoretical knowledge in a real working world,” he explains, emphasising the opportunity to gain hands-on experience without the burden of university debt. Tsezzy discovered the route during a careers presentation at his school and quickly recognised the benefits over traditional university study. Despite initial nerves about...
Transition in Design and Technology , Study in your own time and at your own pace with the D&T Association E-Learning courses. No need to travel or take time out of school.This E-Learning ‘Transition in design and technology’ course aims to raise awareness of the issues surrounding key stage 2 to key stage 3 transition and suggests some solutions that teachers can implement both within design and technology but also using the multi-faceted and problem-solving nature of design and technology across the school.Objectives:• To consider possible solutions and strategies...
Inside the School of Engineering & Design at London South Bank University, Teachers recently had the opportunity to take a virtual tour of the School of Engineering & Design at London South Bank University in a webinar hosted by the Design & Technology Association. Led by Barney Townsend, Course Leader for Product Design and Technology, the session offered an inside look at the facilities, teaching approach and student projects that shape the next generation of designers and engineers. A Design School in the Heart of London Located in central London, the university...
Steven Parry, My name is Steve Parry and I am passionate about Design and Technology and making sure we as Teachers and Leaders of this fantastic subject can be prepared to deliver a curriculum that is exciting, relevant and most of all safe. Importantly, I am a current Teacher of D&T in its many specialisms, Art and Food Technology and have been for over 13 years, including the last 8 years as Curriculum Leader. I am fully aware of the current demands that we face on a daily basis and...
National LEGO Day, Celebrating National LEGO Day with First LEGO League Today, on National LEGO Day, we’re reflecting on how Wardley Primary School has inspired pupils through the First LEGO League, showing how robotics, coding, and hands-on design can transform learning. It all began in 2018 with a chance glance at a colleague’s email. With support from the Reece Foundation and Nissan Skills Foundation, the school embraced the “Into Orbit” Challenge and discovered the power of LEGO in the classroom. Hands-on learning that sparks creativity From the very first session,...
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