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Improving speaking and listening skills through D&T projects, 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. Twelve schools were selected to take part in a pilot project and resources have now been developed to allow delivery of the project in schools. The resources have been developed in response to the feedback and challenges encountered by schools, concentrating on bringing out positive aspects of the programme including working with clients in ‘real world’ environments and developing confidence amongst...
HMI lead inspector for D&T, Brian Oppenheim, Podcast brought to you by the Design and Technology Association in partnership with the Edge Foundation. Listen now! Brian Oppenheim one of Her Majesties lead inspectors, a former teacher and head of design and technology and currently an experienced lead inspector with responsibility for the subject. In this conversation, we cover Brian's experience at school and what brought him to train to teach design and technology with the Inner London Education Authority. Brian talks us through his experiences as a head of department and...
Textiles Skills Centre, Dawn Foxall and Roy Ballam, In this episode, we are delighted to talk with Dawn Foxall and Roy Ballam about the recently released paper commissioned by the Textiles Skills Centre, 'Unravelling the Fabric of Textiles Education'. 🎧 Listen here As we seek to move the subject forward, building from the bottom up being our approach at the Association, we need to carefully look at where textiles fits into primary and secondary education. Our view is that we want to keep textile education within design and technology, a position that is...
Business Development Researcher at Engineers Without Borders UK, Rabia , Watch Rabia's video here Rabia works as a Business Development Researcher at Engineers Without Borders UK. Her favourite school subjects (art and Maths) led her into design engineering. She describes how engineering acts as a means of providing solutions to seemingly impossible problems and its value. Play video.
Headteacher, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, David Anderson MA, David studied Design and Technology at the University of London, Goldsmiths College. After gaining his first degree in 1987, he joined the first cohort of MA students, completing this in 1991. After starting his teaching career in Orpington, he became a Head of Department after two years and a Head of Faculty, in his second school in Tonbridge, after 5 years. He became Deputy Headteacher of Cranbrook School in 2002 and was appointed Headteacher at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School (Faversham) in 2008. He...
Gearing Up for the Excellence Awards 2024, The countdown is on! With just two weeks to go until the Excellence Awards 2024, we're excited to share some behind-the-scenes insights as we prepare for what promises to be an unforgettable evening of celebration. Set to take place on the 11th of October 2024, this event will recognise outstanding achievements across D&T, bringing together innovators, leaders, and changemakers to celebrate their hard work and success. The Creation of Our Exclusive Trophy A big part of the awards experience is, of course, the trophies. A special shoutout...
Clare Lightowler, Clare is a Registered Design and Technology Health & Safety Consultant and experienced middle leader with a Master’s in Teaching and Learning and the National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL). Since 2010, she has led multiple departments and taught Design & Technology, Engineering, Textiles and Food. With a decade of experience as an Interior Architect, working on high-value projects she brings a wealth of transferable skills in communication, collaboration and adhering to legislative frameworks. Passionate about STEM education, Clare delivers STEM days to students aged 9-18 across the Northwest and...
Christopher Martin, 16 years working as a teaching assistant and technician at Tonbridge School and a DATA consultant for 15 years. A professional mechanical/production engineer with 63 years experience in design and manufacture and 50 years works and general management in a wide range of industries. Having had what I considered on refection a great apprenticeship and further education as a basis for my career I decided having semi retired to put something back into the educational system. General Areas of Consultation Vocational Education. Equipment purchasing advice . Resolving workshop layout problems careers advice. Will travel...
Nick Rose, I have worked in Design and Technology for 33 years as a teacher, advisory teacher, CAD trainer and consultant. I am passionate about the subject now and going forward. I understand the challenges facing the subject in the new curriculum and my experience at senior leader level in schools helps me advise schools on dealing with these changes. As an advisory teacher I was involved in all aspects of progressing the subject and in particular raising the standards of teaching, linking with industry and incorporating new technologies into the...
Primary curriculum – are you well connected?, The first thing to be clear about is the difference between the ‘what’ and the ‘how’ of the primary curriculum. Although compulsory content is specified in the NC programmes of study, how this is organised and taught remains a matter for schools, so there is no reason for schools to stop making helpful connections between subjects. The best primary practice includes a blend of rigorous discrete subject teaching and equally effective cross-curricular links, with both approaches needed for effective learning. For primary-aged children to make good progress as...
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