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What risk assessments should be in place in a D&T department?, ‘Suitable and sufficient’ risk assessments are an explicit requirement of ‘The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations,’ and D&T department risk assessments therefore should be in place to facilitate both a safe place of work and safe systems of work. The health and safety of all learners and colleagues using D&T workshops and studios must be of prime concern to employers, governors, headteachers and design and technology colleagues. It is well recognised that the design...
Christmas Ginger Biscuits, Ages 9-11 yearsFirst published 2013 A set of two PowerPoint presentations which provide a detailed guide to making Christmas ginger biscuits and presenting them in an advent calendar for display. The presentations come in children’s versions and include teacher notes which include coverage of associated health and safety issues. There are equipment lists and an outline of the skills that will be learned followed by a step by step guide through mixing the dough, rolling out and cutting and moulding shapes for the biscuits. Once cooked, the biscuits can...
Systems and Control Early KS3 Y7 Introduction to electronics systems - Moody Lights, Systems and Control Early KS3 Y7 Introduction to electronics systems - Moody LightsThis unit covers electrical components, their symbols and designing and drawing simple circuit diagrams. It explores breadboards and Veroboards and includes instructional videos on soldering and designing for a product. This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design, Systems and Control and Textiles has been fully refreshed and new titles added. They provide teachers of Years 7, 8 and 9 with a basic...
Systems and Control Early KS3 Y7 Mainly Designing - Scrappy circuits, Systems and Control Early KS3 Y7 Mainly Designing - Scrappy circuits Scrappy Circuits are components made from everyday office clips, card and wires to illustrate and help students understand how circuits are created and the components are connected. It covers inputs, process and outputs, resistors, and has instructional videos on making and linking component blocks. This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design, Systems and Control and Textiles has been fully refreshed and new titles...
Systems and Control Mid KS3 Y8 Mainly Designing - Moving on with the Micro:Bit, Mid KS3 Year 8 Mainly Designing – Moving on with the Micro:BitThis unit covers programming the micro:bit to show off its features using LED lights in different configurations, making music, a step counter and other coding. It contains several instructional videos as well as background information to the micro:bit controller.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design, Systems and Control and Textiles has been fully refreshed and new titles added. They provide teachers of Years 7, 8 and 9...
Embedding a digital portfolio approach to support remote and school based learning, Session Content: In setting up D&T as a new subject at Tanglin Trust School, Singapore, James took the opportunity to review how best to deliver and record subject content to Y9 and above. The software and techniques allowed for a smooth transition into remote learning whether pupils had access to a device or not. The digital approach has not only improved planning, delivery and responses but has also enhanced other aspects of the curriculum, management and leadership of the...
Using and understanding 3D printers in schools - Key Resources, Using and understanding 3D printers in schoolsAges 11-14 yearsFirst published 20143D printers are fast becoming commonplace in rapid prototyping and manufacturing and are proving to be essential tools for testing and realising designs in product design. Since the introduction of stereo-lithography in the 1980s the idea of being able to print out designs from CAD programmes and scanned images has captured the imagination of people in the design industry and wider world. Recent technological developments have made 3D printers an affordable tool for...
F1 in Schools Secondary Challenge, Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman F1 in Schools launched the F1 challenge back in 1999 originally in 8 schools. It now operates in over 26,000 schools across 51 countries worldwide. In this webinar Andrew introduced the Schools Secondary Challenge, to design and manufacture the F1 car of the future simulating the design and engineering processes employed by a real Formula 1 team! View the webinar powerpoint slides and see how your pupils can get involved here
In the Press, Our CEO, Tony Ryan, recently penned an article in the Observer that highlights a critical issue facing our education system: the potential disappearance of design and technology from the national curriculum within the next four years. This alarming trend is driven by a steep decline in both student and teacher numbers, with about 20% of schools in England and Wales no longer offering the subject. The forthcoming report, produced in collaboration with the Design Council reveals a 68% drop in students taking D&T at the GCSE level over the past decade. Furthermore,...
New Neon collections designed with teachers to support lasting STEM engagement, If you’ve ever felt that a one-off STEM activity just isn’t enough to make a lasting impact, you’re not alone—and now, there’s support to help. Neon, powered by EngineeringUK, has launched a brand-new series of curated collections to help teachers build meaningful, long-term STEM engagement in their classrooms. Each collection has been developed with teachers at its core, shaped by classroom feedback and guided by educational research to provide a structured, flexible way to keep students inspired by engineering and technology. Why...
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