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Share Your Innovative Timetabling Approaches for D&T, We are currently supporting the DfE with exploring alternative approaches to timetabling Design and Technology that move away from the traditional ‘carousel’ system. The ‘carousel’ system of students moving around materials areas in D&T has been used for a number of years in many schools and we are looking to collate examples of alternative approaches at Key Stage 3, whilst maintaining safe, reduced class sizes and experiencing the full national curriculum across the Key Stage. We would love to hear from schools about how you’ve tackled these...
D&T Practice 2.2022 pdf copy, D&T Practice 2.2022 pdf copy D&T Practice is an A4 magazine publication offering practical ideas and solutions to primary and secondary classroom teaching in Design and Technology and the best of practice. Covering all focus areas, it includes case studies of classroom projects, product and resource reviews and profiles of companies in the field, as well as news about the Design and Technology Association and events and activities taking place in design and technology. D&T Practice is published three times a...
Scalextric4Schools: A Day of Innovation and Racing at Silverstone, We had the opportunity to attend the Scalextric4Schools competition in June held at the iconic Silverstone Museum. Over 500 schools participate annually, many incorporating the competition into their curriculums. Students aged 11 to 18 have been designing, manufacturing, testing, and refining their slot cars with ten teams making it to the finals. The teams had the opportunity to race their cars on a landscaped Scalextric layout and presenting to a panel of judges on how they designed, manufactured, and tested their cars. The...
Free museum trips guide to inspire your planning for 2025–26, Teachers looking to enrich their curriculum with memorable museum visits can now access a free digital guide from Art Fund, the national charity that connects museums, people and art. This resource is designed to support teachers in planning inspiring, curriculum-linked trips for the 2025–26 academic year. 20 museums with standout school programmes The Museum Trips Guide: 20 museums to enrich your curriculum showcases a selection of 20 UK museums renowned for their excellent school programmes and educational resources. The guide provides clear...
Education and Engineering Leaders Discuss Future of STEM Education, Our CEO, Tony Ryan, attended a roundtable discussion at No. 10 today hosted by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to address the pressing need to equip young people with essential skills for pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The session focused on pivotal strategies to ensure the UK's education system remains aligned with the ever-evolving STEM and Digital sectors. The meeting had representation from some of the UK's largest and most influential engineering companies. The Design and Technology...
The Festival of Speed Celebrates STEM and Future Technologies, About FOS Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard is motorsport's ultimate summer garden party, an intoxicating celebration of the world's most glamorous sport held in July in the beautiful parkland surrounding Goodwood House. 2024 marked 31 years since the first Festival and the event is determined to drive forwards with not just a great show, but a bold and exciting journey into the future. Technology is around every corner, designed to inspire curiosity as guests dive into immersive demonstrations of tomorrow’s technology from the automotive world
Teachers in Residence with Seymourpowell, Robbie Taylor, Acting Head Teacher at Mid Calder Primary School, recently spent two exciting days during his Summer holidays on a ‘Teachers in Residence’ placement with Seymourpowell. Seymourpowell is a leading design and innovation company that brings creativity to life across a wide range of industries, from transportation to consumer products. Known for their cutting-edge ideas and ability to blend technology with design. At Seymourpowell they have a strong focus on collaboration with a team of diverse talents working together. Their work environment is a mix of creativity and...
New Resource: Build the Change, The Design & Technology Association, in collaboration with Barefoot Computing, is excited to announce the launch of ‘Build the Change’ - an inspiring resource for teachers to use in the classroom. The free resource is aimed at students aged 7-11 and sets the challenge to design and create inclusive and sustainable 3D building models for local communities. It blends hands-on creativity with digital skills using Scratch programming to encourage environmental awareness and computational thinking in the classroom. Key Features of Build the Change: Curriculum Links: D&T
Foster + Partners Inspires Educators through D&T Association’s Teachers in Residence Programme, Foster + Partners recently hosted five educators as part of the D&T Association’s transformative Teachers in Residence Programme. Led by Peter Garstecki, Education Manager at Foster + Partners, the placement aimed to introduce the intricacies of Architecture, Engineering, and Design from an industry perspective to educators. Program Highlights and Positive Outcomes The placement, while intense, proved to be rewarding. Educators gained valuable insights into Architecture, Engineering, and Design, acquiring skills crucial for future teaching. Engaging moments during the program...
Dipping into the D&T Association’s Research Journal, The UK has a long tradition of design and technology (D&T) education journals, with the Design and Technology Education: An International Journal (DATE Journal) being a key resource for research across all educational levels. To save busy teachers time, here’s a brief look at some recent articles available. From 3D to 2D: Drawing as Documentation and Reflection by Young Children By Asi Kuperman, Ruti Aladjem, David Mioduser, and Osnat Dagan This article highlights how young children use drawing to reflect on 3D...
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