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Creating a primary D&T curriculum using Projects on a Page, Full-day, face-to-face course | 24th June 2026 | 9:00 - 16:30 Build confidence in teaching design and technology and develop a strong primary curriculum using Projects on a Page (POAP). Fully funded for eligible Bristol schools – no charge to attendPlaces are limited and reserved for local teachers, so please only register if you have permission from your school and are confident you can attend. Register your interest → ...
ChopValue - Circular design in action, Urban bamboo and the future of sustainable manufacturing As conversations around sustainable manufacturing continue to shape design and technology, one company is offering a powerful case study for D&T teachers keen to bring real world relevance into the classroom. ChopValue is transforming discarded bamboo chopsticks into engineered boards with the strength and beauty of hardwood, proving that thoughtful design can turn waste into opportunity. Each year, billions of bamboo chopsticks are used once
The awards winners are: CATEGORY 1 - Muhammad Shamshad Azad, winner of Technology Supplies Innovation and Creativity in Design and Technology Award CATEGORY 2 - Lisa Larham, winner of Inspirational Teaching of Design and Technology Award in Primary School CATEGORY 3 - Michael Williams, winner of Hertfordshire University Award for Inspirational Teaching of Design and Technology in Secondary School CATEGORY 4 - Rebecca Warner, winner of The James Dyson Foundation...
This award, sponsored by RBO Schools Design recognises exceptional, effective, and inspiring leadership. The award winner will demonstrate the development of a progressive, outstanding, innovative, and creative primary D&T curriculum delivered across the whole school, resulting in clear learning progression and an impressive improvement in pupil attainment and achievement.This subject leader will be identified as going above and beyond typical subject leadership requirements, inspiring and motivating pupils to achieve success and seize the opportunities presented to them. Evidence should include: ...
School and college employers are accountable for health and safety, Ensure staff are up-to-date with health and safety training. The D&T Association Health & Safety Training and Accreditation Scheme has trained over 30,000 teachers, technicians and trainees since 2007 and provides a high quality, cost-effective service through our network of Registered Health and Safety Consultants. We aim to ensure that staff in your department are trained and accredited to current British Standard, BS4163:2021*. School and college employers are accountable for health...
Design Icons - Mini, Mini the small car that changed everything When the Mini first hit the roads in 1959, few could have imagined the impact it would have on car design. Over sixty years later, it remains one of Britain’s most celebrated vehicles, topping lists of the greatest British cars. For teachers of design and technology, the Mini is a brilliant example of how constraints, creativity and clever engineering can combine to produce something iconic. Innovation born...
Inclusive by Design Webinar, Yesterday we delivered a webinar featuring speakers from our latest issue of Designing magazine. The webinar introduced various products and initiatives designed to inspire attendees about how to integrate inclusivity in D&T classrooms. Key Speakers: Paul Woodward (D&T Association) kicked off the webinar by discussing how design is fundamentally about finding solutions to problems that can enhance people's lives. Paul showcased tools like the Braille Box, which supports students with visual impairments. The session highlighted how such inclusive design practices can...
JCB FTs and IEAs, 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. Sketch Ideas - in this Focused Task, develop basic sketching techniques like 2D and 3D drawing, line weight, crating, annotation, and rendering to help students clearly communicate and develop design ideas. CAD Model a Grabber - this Focused Task explains how to build a simple working model of a...
Designed for Life - Live at Newstead Wood School, How do you build a successful design & technology department from the ground up with an entirely new staff? What curriculum changes should you make at KS3, KS4 and KS5 to ensure you stretch and challenge what are undoubtedly very bright students? What physical changes can you make to the department's look, feel and function when the budget is tight but you want to improve how students and parents view the subject? What role can external visitors...
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...
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