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This award sponsored by Cenata is given to schools across the country, demonstrating a consistently strong and cohesive design and technology departmental team. Leadership and support will be strong, resulting in a clear vision for the subject within the school, resulting in design and technology being attributed high status across a school and amongst the senior team and community. Teachers and leaders will be highly motivated and ambitious for both the subject and their pupils' achievement. In primary schools, the Subject Leader will have ensured that design and technology is fully understood, well-resourced and that all those teaching...
What tools, equipment and materials should we buy for KS1 and KS2?, The tools, equipment and materials each individual school buys will depend on the projects they plan to carry out, what children actually design and make and the outcomes from risk assessments. The resources purchased should also comply with local authority, employer and school health and safety policy and guidance. Your school’s long-term plan for D&T should be referred to when deciding what to buy. If you don’t have a long-term plan, an example long-term plan that will give coverage of the new NC requirements...
Felicity Milton, Felicity is the Global Senior Director of Team Sport TECH at adidas. She is a native 'intrapreneur' with a background in Mechanical Engineering (MEng – Durham University) and coming up to two decades of building, scaling, and failing new end-to-end business models - from sports technologies, 3D apparel and footwear creation, Start-Up incubators, to data driven, made to order customization platforms for ‘lot size one’ robotic manufacture. Design and Technology alongside sport has been the red thread running through her career and core to her life pleasures and ambitions. In this role, Felicity hopes...
How to get started with 'Projects on a Page', Join us for an insightful webinar where we'll guide you through getting started with 'Projects on a Page.' This session is perfect for teachers looking to enhance their lesson plans with innovative and practical project ideas that align with the National Curriculum. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to use these resources and elevate your design and technology teaching. 'Projects on a Page' can either be purchased as a bundle or it is included in some of our fantastic membership packages. Find out...
Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day, International Women in Engineering Day which takes place annually on the 23rd of June, is more than just a date on the calendar; it's a celebration of the achievements, contributions, and the potential of women in the engineering field. As we celebrate this significant day, let's take a moment to explore its rich history, acknowledge the progress made, and envision a future where women in engineering are not just recognised but are integral to the fabric of the industry. The Historical Roots of Women in Engineering The inception of the Women’s...
STEM into Action - Kaleidoscope, KaleidoscopeSTEM into Action with D&TAges 11-14First published 2016The kaleidoscope is an optical gadget that produces extraordinary reflective patterns in a tube containing mirrors. This resource contains a PowerPoint presentation and Word document that cover how kaleidoscopes can be made and used to help students understand the underlying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) needed to engage fully with the design context.The resource covers how reflection, viewpoints, scale and the geometry of mirrors affects how light is perceived in the context of designing and making a kaleidoscope and a smart phone attachment. The STEM into...
The award winners are: Design and Technology Education and Industry Engagement Award Andrew Kyprianou Karl Thomas Luke Baines International Development and Support of Design and Technology Award Michael Hacker International Development and Support of D&T Award Eric Wan Exceptional Support for Design and Technology Award Stephen Thomas Sarah Catling James Poynter Outstanding Newcomer to Design and Technology Award Danni Leach Sadie...
Co-founder of the Marloe Watch Company, Gordon Fraser, In this conversation, we follow Gordon Fraser, Co-founder of the Marloe Watch Company, on his journey from a difficult school experience to co-founding a successful British-designed watch company. Listen here Listen on Spotify Listen on Amazon Listen on AppleWith his Co-founder Oliver, whom he met online, the two founded The Marloe Watch Company and produced their first two watches without meeting (and living in two different countries). As the company grew, Oliver was the first to 'give up the day job'...
London South Bank University (LSBU) Open Evening , The recent LSBU Open Evening brought together teachers in D&T and included key figures from the sector including our CEO Tony Ryan and active participation from the Design & Technology Association team. The evening provided a first-hand look at LSBU's design and technology courses, including BSc (Hons) Engineering Product Design, BSc (Hons) Product Design, and BSc (Hons) Product Design & Developer Engineer Apprenticeship programs. These courses focus on practical skills and knowledge in their respective fields. Attendees explored LSBU's design, technology, and engineering facilities through a facility tour,...
Moving history book - levers and linkages, Moving History Books – levers and linkages7-9 yearsFirst published 2015 This set of resources was developed following a visit by Randlay Primary School to the Black Country Museum. It uses one of the project planners from Projects on a Page and inspiration from the visit to devise a scheme on levers and linkages linking History, Design and Technology and English. Pupils are asked to produce a whole class guidebook to the museum including levers and linkages to include moving parts aimed at families and young children. The resources include • ...
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