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Investigative Curriculum Units, These downloadable member-only units cover a range of aspects of investigation. These units will be regularly developed and added to, creating a broad suite of resources to use in the classroom. Working with contexts - this unit covers how to get started with the 'Inspired by industry' contexts including how to use and embed them into your curriculum. Ergonomics and Anthropometrics - this unit covers the study of anthropometrics, focusing on human measurements such as height, weight, and field...
Amazon Mechatronics Engineering Apprentice, Olivia Lane, One pattern that has repeated across the 108 podcasts published since Designed for Life launched in the summer of 2020 is the role of serendipity in aligning people and their careers. Today's podcast is a case in point. Driven by a primal desire to help people, Olivia set her heart on a career in medicine. School and academia did not come easily to her, and she realised at a very early stage that if she were to have any hope of following her...
Crumble – Sparkle Matrix, Crumble – Sparkle Matrix A 5 x 5 matrix of full-colour LEDs (‘Sparkles’), on one PCB, with croc-clip friendly connections. The colour of each LED can be set individually by the Crumble. Perfect for creating games, displaying letters/numbers, coding interesting effects or just producing a lot of light! Get started by programming the Crumble to display your initials (see photo) and go from there. Prices include VAT. If you add these items to your Crumble (Starter Pack, Class Pack or Switch Pack) order no additional P&P...
Speaking and listening through D&T projects Project overview, Speaking and listening through D&T projects Project overviewAges 11-14 YearsFirst published 2014 This programme, supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, aims to improve the speaking and listening skills of Key Stage 3 students through delivery of a D&T project. For full details of the project go to the Improving speaking and listening skills through D&T projects page. This contains the project guidance booklet outlining the importance of developing speaking and listening skills, assessment and self...
CEO of The Greenpower Education Trust, Barnabas Shelbourne, Barnabas is the CEO of The Greenpower Education Trust. This charity works with young people nationally to introduce them to using their STEM education in a very practical way to create battery-driven vehicles that then compete in regional and national heats. 🎧 Listen hereHaving experienced 'Greenpower' as a teacher, headteacher, and now as CEO of the Design & Technology Association, I was desperate to get behind the scenes with its new CEO and explore the people and passion...
Co-founding Director of Cyberwhite, Matt Hewison, The First episode of 2023 and the first in season three welcomes Matt Hewison as our guest. Matt is the Co-founding Director of Cyberwhite, a disruptive provider of security services and risk mitigation technologies based in the North East but working with SMEs and larger organisations across the UK. Listen here. This is the first time that Designed for Life has explored the world of cyber security as we seek to explore the range of possible careers that could...
What is the maximum number of students that should be taught within D&T workshops and studios?, BS 4163:2021+A1:2022 ‘Health and safety for design and technology in educational and similar establishments – Code of practice states that: ‘In England and Wales, there should be a maximum of 20 learners with one competent, qualified teacher in any one work area’. ‘In Scotland and Northern Ireland, there should be a maximum of 20 pupils for all classes in practical subjects’. It goes on to provide a helpful framework to use when assessing group...
Maximum number of pupils taught within Design and Technology workshops and studios, We are pleased to provide the following guidance regarding the number of learners in Design and Technology, taken from our publication: ‘Risk Assessment in Secondary Schools and Colleges Design and Technology Teaching Environments’ which can be purchased via the Resource Shop. Please reference the FAQ page. BS 4163:2021 Health and safety for design and technology in educational and similar establishments – Code of practice states that: ‘In England and Wales,...
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Chief Executive Officer at Brompton Bicycle Ltd, Will Butler Adams, If you are intrigued by the art of leadership, especially how to lead an organisation through a period of profound change successfully, then you will love this podcast. Part one: Listen here. Part two: Listen here. If you are fascinated by the sheer art and skill required to manufacture anything that is high in quality and is designed and built to last, then you will love this podcast.If you find yourself conflicted between...
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