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5G is coming - is D&T ready? Are we connecting up our curriculum intelligently?

5G is coming - is D&T ready? Are we connecting up our curriculum intelligently?, Like the next person, I get excited by the potential for the use of future technology and its positive impact on both my own immediate and the wider world. No more so than when I read articles like this piece in Interesting Engineering. They also prompt me to think about what it might mean for the teaching of D&T in schools. It reminded me of some 15 years ago, hearing a BT futurologist talking, talking about the increasing use

Discover 3D Design at New Blades 2025

Model Making at New Blades 2025, The 31st Annual New Blades model makers recruitment fair will return on Thursday 26 June 2025, at Holborn Studios in London, offering an inspirational day dedicated to 3D design and model-making. This event is one of the leading platforms for emerging talent within the model-making industry, connecting graduates with employers, teachers, and fellow creatives. This year’s exhibition will feature the work of 69 model-making graduates from respected universities and colleges, including: Arts University Bournemouth (Modelmaking) Northbrook College (Prop Making & Special Effects) ...

Designing 129

Designing 129, Designing 129 – Autumn 2024 Inspiring the Next Generation of Designers Designing magazine is the Design and Technology Association’s termly publication that highlights innovation, creativity, and impact across education and industry. From primary classrooms to cutting-edge university research and commercial product design, the magazine showcases how design and technology shapes the world around us. In this issue, we spotlight award-winning educators and students from the Excellence Awards 2024, explore inclusive product design from VR to music tech, and feature sustainable...

What are you going to do with yourself next year

What are you going to do with yourself next year?, Although I have spent about 26 years of my career teaching D&T at various educational stages, I’m currently not based in a school or other educational establishment. Nevertheless, this time of year, one can not help but start making a list of the things that you hope to achieve and concentrate on in the forthcoming academic year – its hard to get out of the habit. I asked myself the question: If I were a D&T subject leader or aspiring teacher in my...

PATT40: A Celebration of Innovation and Education

PATT40: A Celebration of Innovation and Education, Design and Technology Association's attendance at PATT40 The Design and Technology Association recently marked its commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in design and technology education by exhibiting at the 40th edition of the Pupils' Attitudes Towards Technology (PATT) conference, commonly referred to this year as PATT40. This conference encompasses discussions, research papers, insights, and progressive ideas around D&T and wider STEM education. Understanding PATT40 The PATT conference series has served...

Designer's Toolkit for Children

Designer's Toolkit for Children, First published 2012 This document considers the creative process of designing that has proved to be so rewarding for children, encouraging them to think explicitly about the tools they use during their designing and making process. It provides a guide to using and applying designing tools and prompting pupils to ask the right questions and consider both getting started with design and working out ideas under the following headings: Asking questions Looking at products Design criteria Looking for inspiration...

Primary D&T Food Guidance

Primary D&T Food Guidance, Primary D&T Food Guidance Fully updated 2020This Design and Technology Food Guidance resource was produced in association with the British Nutrition Foundation to help primary schools implement the requirements for food within the new National Curriculum for Design and Technology (D&T) in England. Aspects covered include: Teaching food across the school Equipment and accommodation National Curriculum for D&T – what it says, what it means Curriculum planning Safety and hygiene...

In Conversation with Alex Knight

CEO of STEMazing, Alex Knight, In this latest podcast, we are in conversation with Alex Knight, award-winning founder and CEO of the amazing STEMazing initiative. The best way to introduce you to STEMazing's mission and work is to take this quote directly from their website: "STEMAZING is a Call to Action to collectively amplify the voice of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths so we can create a more diverse and inclusive STEM future". In the podcast, we track Alex's journey from school to a successful career as an engineering...

Primary Subject Leader File

Primary Subject Leader File, Primary Subject Leaders File – PDF file format For all Primary Design and Technology subject leaders/co-ordinators. This guide (provided as a downloadable PDF) contains useful information on all aspects of subject leadership in Primary D&T, including practical information on: Leading and Managing Design and Technology Curriculum Planning Resources and Health & Safety Subject Knowledge and its Application It provides a comprehensive set of materials addressing all the major aspects which subject...

Primary Subject Leadership File

Primary Subject Leadership File, This guide (provided as a downloadable PDF) contains useful information on all aspects of subject leadership in Primary D&T, including practical information on: Leading and Managing Design and Technology Curriculum Planning Resources and Health & Safety Subject Knowledge and its Application It provides a comprehensive set of materials addressing all the major aspects which subject leaders would be expected to address in their role. It includes up-to-date information on the requirements of the National Curriculum for Design...

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