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Flumps Poster, FLUMPS: A3 Poster An informative poster outlining how to analyse products and ideas in D&T. This follows 6 key areas of focus: Function, Looks, User, Materials, Pros/cons and Sustainability. It serves as a systematic approach to dissecting and evaluating various aspects of a design idea/project. By considering each element individually, students can gain a comprehensive understanding of the problem at hand and develop effective solutions and outcomes. This method allows students to be independent when analysing and ensures a wide range of areas are...
Thinking outside the box - Using D&T to solve real-world problems, At St Mary’s College in Crosby, design & technology is about more than making products. Led by Ben Swan, Head of D&T, students develop practical problem-solving skills and innovative thinking to tackle real-world challenges. A striking example was Upper Sixth student Emily Jones, whose bus shelter design for Mersey Travel was recognised with a Design & Technology Association Excellence Award in 2024. Emily’s project went beyond functionality, focusing on community engagement and sustainability. Design with...
ChompSaw now available in our resource shop, The Design & Technology Association is delighted to announce that ChompSaw by Chompshop is now available to purchase from our online resource shop. Designed with safety and creativity in mind, ChompSaw offers pupils a practical, hands-on way to cut cardboard independently, helping them develop confidence, fine motor skills and precision in their making. Ideal for use in primary, SEND and secondary D&T classrooms, it’s a valuable addition to any toolkit that encourages pupils to explore, experiment and bring their design ideas to life....
Curriculum Review – Call for Evidence, The Design & Technology Association has been working closely with the Design Council, NSEAD and other influencing partners to shape a set of requests for the new Labour government. Now, the Curriculum and Assessment Review Body, led by Professor Becky Francis, is calling for evidence to help shape the future of education. As your professional Association, we will be submitting a response and heavily contributing to responses made by other partners on your behalf. If you wish to send your thoughts to us for possible inclusion...
D&T Primary 27 PDF copy, D&T Primary is a full-colour poster publication specifically for Design and Technology primary teachers, full of practical themed activities and articles supported by online downloadable resources. It comes as two A2 classroom posters backed by news, practical classroom and subject leader advice and details of available resources, folded to a A4 magazine format. D&T Primary is published three times a year and is available to D&T Association Primary members and to other membership categories and is designed to help you maintain the...
Engineering Educates brings hands-on engineering to the classroom, Engineering Educates Robotics Challenge equips primary and secondary teachers with practical engineering challenges designed to inspire 7 - 14 year-olds to think like engineers. The programme focuses on real-world sectors such as robotics, civil and mechanical engineering, and agriculture, blending design and technology, science, and computing to link learning with future careers. The latest UK STEM skills pipeline report highlights ongoing concerns about skills shortages, with 49% of engineering and technology businesses reporting recruitment difficulties. SEERIH addresses this long-standing issue by...
Inclusive Classoom, According to OFSTED, pupils with special educational needs make better progress in D&T than in most other subjects. This is because designing and making usable products gives pupils a real sense of achievement. They benefit from experiencing their own progress and taking responsibility for their own learning. They enjoy the practical application of their ideas. Plus, their personal engagement with the task improves attention span, patience, persistence and commitment. All of which means special needs pupils can achieve results that compare or even exceed their peers. Design and...
The Design and Technology Association 24th Excellence Awards Winners The Autodesk Excellence Award for Outstanding Secondary Subject Leadership Simon Hooker, The Bishops' Blue Coat C of E High School, Great Boughton, Chester The Enginuity Excellence Award for Outstanding Primary Subject Leadership Amanda Crawford, Shiremoor Primary School, Newcastle upon Tyne The James Dyson Foundation Excellence Award for Outstanding D&T Teacher(s) Jonathan Davies, Uppingham Community College, Rutland, Leicester The Nook Pods Excellence Award for Inspirational Support Staff within D&T Brian Reynolds,...
The award winners are: Category 1: Autodesk Excellence Award for Outstanding Secondary Subject Leadership Richard Harris, Raynes Park High School, London Category 2: Create Education Excellence Award for Outstanding Primary Subject Leadership Emma Hudson, Outwood Primary Academy, Wakefield Category 3: The James Dyson Foundation Excellence Award Recognising Outstanding D&T Teacher(s) Trudi Barrow, Sandringham School, St Albans Category 4: N.E.J Stevenson Award for Outstanding Contribution to Research in D&T Education Dr Wei Liu, King's College London ...
TinkerCAD 3D Printing, Tinkercad 3D printingPowerpoint This tutorial looks at how you can use Tinkercad with 3D printers to create your own unique designs. Using the Framegym resource as a reference, this step-by-step guide will show you how to create and export your component for 3D printing.
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