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Want a job? We need D&T teachers!

Want a job? We need D&T teachers!, The most important educational resource of all is a supply of dedicated, highly skilled, motivated and committed teachers. This is never more the case than when it comes to the teaching design and technology in secondary schools. Yet we are possibly approaching what could well be a national recruitment crisis. For the second year running, teacher training recruitment is showing signs of falling well below target. (Last year less than half the places for initial teacher training in D&T were...

In Conversation with Lynne Bianchi

Vice Dean for Social Responsibility, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility, Lynne Bianchi, In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by Dr Lynne Bianchi. Lynne is Vice Dean for Social Responsibility, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility, Director of the Science & Engineering Education Research and Innovation Hub & Senior Lecturer at Manchester University. A staunch advocate of STEM and vocational education, we track Lynne's journey from her school days, which did not pass without challenge, to her current role at Manchester University and how this came to her through...

Skills for Employment

Skills for Employment, Skills for employmentCareers in the creative, design and engineering industries This set of resources provides schools with information to help students understand the parameters and make the choices that will help take them towards their chosen career. It includes a four-minute video and PowerPoint full of information, links and engaging content, challenging students to consider their career paths and the routes to successful, appropriate employment in the creative, design and engineering industries. It is aimed at students...

Beads and pendants - using precious metal clay

Beads and pendants - using precious metal clay, Age 14-16 yearsFirst published 2012 This resource contains two videos showing how to use precious metal clay in making jewellery. It also has a brief PowerPoint presentation introducing the concept and tasks. The teacher notes that accompany this resource give a basic explanation of PMC, its history and uses, costs and links with GCSE specifications and to other resources. The notes then outline the two video tutorials in some detail. This resource should be used alongside...

Paul Anderson

Paul Anderson, Paul has significant experience of helping teachers, departments and schools improve their pupils’ attainment. When he was Head of Technology in one of the most challenging schools in the country, his students achieved outstanding value added. Importantly, he continues to work part-time as a teacher, so he has direct current experience of what is effective in the classroom. Paul has significant experience working for two exam boards in a range of roles, including Chief Examiner, Principal Moderator and Chair of Examiners for a range of...

TinkerCAD Frame structures

TinkerCAD Frame structures, Tinkercad Frame StructuresPowerpoint Building upon the skills learnt in the Introduction to Tinkercad, this tutorial takes you step by step through the process of creating simple frame structures. This links to the new POAP document ‘Frame Structures using CAD’ and provides the skills to explore physics in the Tinkercad Simulation tutorial.

James Dyson Foundation Primary Resources

James Dyson Foundation Primary Resources, New primary engineering workshops to support design and technology in the classroom Teachers can now access a new range of primary engineering workshops from the James Dyson Foundation, designed to bring design and technology to life through practical, engaging experiences. The programme includes a brand-new robotics workshop for Upper Key Stage 2. Pupils learn basic coding by programming Sphero RVR+ robots to move through obstacles, helping them apply their knowledge in a real-world...

In Conversation with Hethersett Academy - Part two

Part two of two , Hethersett Academy , This is part two of a two-part mini-series in which we explore the development of the design and technology curriculum offer at Hethersett Academy in East Anglia. If you have not yet listened to part one, I suggest you go back and listen to this first, as there is something of a sequence. Listen here Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Amazon Music In this episode, we...

Sustainability Series J.O Studio

Sustainability Series: J.O Studio’s journey from scraps to bold, eco-conscious fashion, From sewing to sustainability J.O Studio, founded by Jess O’Riley, began with her love for sewing. For over a decade, Jess made her own clothes, using whatever scrap material was available for her projects. In many ways, her interest in sustainability originally sprang from sheer resourcefulness. Her awareness of the climate crisis, particularly the environmental impact of textile production, grew over time. According to the UN Environment Programme, the fashion industry accounts for around 8% of...

In Conversation with Claire Holman

Modelmaking professional and lecturer at Arts University Bournemouth, Claire Holman, In this episode, we are in conversation with Claire Holman, modelmaking professional and lecturer at Arts University Bournemouth. Listen here Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts We follow Claire's journey from a fairly nomadic start as her family moved first to Zambia and then to England, closely followed by Scotland as her father's work dictated their journey. This was followed at age sixteen by Claire leaving school and taking on a YTS course...

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