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Adapting Design & Technology for SEND students

Adapting Design & Technology for SEND students, This webinar explores practical strategies to make D&T lessons more accessible for students with special educational needs. Led by John Walker, Subject Leader at Bradfields Academy, the session shares simple yet effective adaptations like colour coding, modified tools, and visual aids that boost student confidence, independence, and engagement in the workshop. Listen here

Reimagining Design and Technology Report

Reimagining Design and Technology Report, Download The Vision Paper, entitled "Reimagining D&T," has been created after a series of face-to-face and online teacher consultations in nine cities across the country. Teacher feedback helped to outline key proposals, recommendations and calls for action from the government. , Reimagining Design and Technology Report - Our Vision

Maximum number of pupils taught within D&T workshops and studios?

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, there should be a maximum...

GCSE Textiles Rescue - Relevant use of CAD/CAM and e-textiles at GCSE

GCSE Textiles Rescue - Relevant use of CAD/CAM and e-textiles at GCSE, Ages 14-16First released 2014 This presentation was delivered to a group of textiles teachers at a training event in November 2013. The event was recorded and the narration is included in the presentation which prepares teachers for delivering CAD/CAM and e-textiles in the new curriculum. Aspects covered include different exam boards’ requirements, differentiation within CAD/CAM, which software to use, software options and different CAM options. E-textiles introduces different circuits and the use of switches and sound in products....

Design & Technology Classroom Posters

Design & Technology Classroom Posters, This poster pack has been created to support Design and Technology teaching across primary and secondary education. The posters provide visual prompts that reinforce D&T concepts, inspire discussion, and support students throughout the design process. The pack brings together design thinking, sustainability, design history, iconic products and designers, helping students make meaningful connections between theory, practice and real-world design. What’s included This pack contains 16 full-colour posters, covering: Design thinking and idea generation Making the world better through design ...

GCSE Key Resources: Teacher Guide: Preparing a GCSE Scheme of Work

GCSE Key Resources: Teacher Guide: Preparing a GCSE Scheme of Work, Design and Technology GCSE Resources Teacher Guide: Preparing a GCSE Scheme of Work A guide to developing a robust and irresistible curriculum leading to success with the Design and Technology GCSE Ages 14-16First published 2016 This guide has been written to provide strategic guidance for preparing a scheme of work for the single subject Design and Technology GCSE. It does not provide a definitive scheme of work but a discussion of the key issues which need to...

Scott Tweeddale

Head of Design and Technology, Scott Tweeddale, Scott Tweeddale has been Head of Department at St. George’s School, Harpenden for 10 years, leading curriculum development and whole-school improvement in AI, Google for Education and staff CPD. An experienced ITT tutor with the University of Hertfordshire and Education Expert for Alban TSH, he has increased GCSE and A-Level D&T uptake while maintaining exceptional outcomes. Location: St. Albans, Hertfordshire D&T Hub School: St. George’s School

Research

Research, The Design & Technology Association is dedicated to advancing research in design and technology education allocating a proportion of its financial reserves specifically to support research in the field. The Design & Technology Association Conferences included an opportunity for research professionals from institutions throughout the world to meet and present their latest work. All conference proceedings have been published and all papers and related resources are available through the links below.​ Access to research material is available on the Liverpool John Moores University open access data repository. It contains a substantial number...

Supporting Academies to align with the National Curriculum

Supporting Academies Transition to the current National Curriculum for Design & Technology, Are you concerned about the recent decision to review the National Curriculum by the new government? As you are aware, schools within Multi Academy Trusts (MATs) will be required to deliver all subjects, including D&T, which align with the National Curriculum. We know that this change brings opportunities and challenges in equal measure for some schools. How can we help make this process run smoothly? The Design and Technology Association is uniquely positioned to assist you in this...

Design and Technology Progression Framework

Design and Technology Progression Framework, Design and Technology Progression Framework The Progression Framework has been developed by the Design and Technology Association in collaboration with the National Curriculum Expert Group for Design and Technology. It comes in two versions here: the framework covering Key Stages 1 to 3, and a separate file: the Primary Progression Framework, covering Key Stages 1 and 2 to match the Association’s Projects on a Page scheme of work. The file includes a guidance document to help teachers understand and implement the framework and explain the progression...

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