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D&T Awards 2022

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...

Education and Engineering Leaders Discuss Future of STEM Education

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

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Secondary member Christmas downloads 2020, Merry Christmas to all our Secondary members in what has been a very challenging year. We will continue to support you teaching inspiring D&T courses in 2021. In case you haven't already, please feel free to download these useful member free resources. Have a lovely Christmas break, see you in 2021. 1. All About Food pack of six 2. Design Legends - Charles Rennie Mackintosh 3. Learning About Structures and Mechanisms at KS3 4. Skills for Industry - Jaguar...

James Patrick

James Patrick, Over twenty five years experience in DT education working in a wide range of schools and roles, inc. Head of Faculty for Design Technology and Art. Registered Design Technology Health and Safety Consultant (D&TA) providing machine/equipment training and H&S audits of DT departments. All my training sessions adhere to BS 4163:2021+A1:2022 and are structured to meet your specific requirements. I hold Professional Indemnity Insurance, Public Liability Insurance, and I am enhanced DBS checked and...

Andrew Topliss

Andy Topliss, Andy has over 20 years experience of using workshop machinery and delivers training both Nationwide and International. Andy is a former successful head of faculty for Art, Design, Engineering & Technology and has now retired from full-time teaching. He has been a STEM co-ordinator in schools and has experience working with exam boards in a range of roles, including examiner and moderator for Product Design and Engineering qualifications. Andy is a Registered D&T...

Training and Events

Training and Events, Why are events important to our members? The D&T Association runs a regular schedule of varied events throughout the academic year. These events can be refresher courses in your chosen field, or can be used as a means to build on your existing knowledge by Continued Professional Development (CPD). Our members and non-member delegates always benefit from the CPD experience gained at events. They’re also a great chance to meet fellow D&T professionals in a non-work environment and discuss new developments, trends, ideas, and compliance...

Projects in a Pack

Projects in a Pack, ‘Projects in a pack’ is an easy-to-buy set of resources that have been chosen to complement the D&T Association’s popular ‘Projects in a page’ scheme of work, but is suitable even if this is not used. In collaboration with our friends at Dryad and Tilgear, the aim is to provide primary schools with a free, simple purchasing model, in order to simplify the choice which can be overwhelming and take up valuable time. The three tiers (Gold, Silver and Bronze) provide...

Stepping Up NQT Survival Guide

Stepping Up NQT Survival Guide, As a newly qualified secondary teacher you will need to develop a wide range of skills and learn new techniques to get you through this crucial year and meet the unique requirements of teaching our subject. This guide has vital signposts from planning your time, knowing who to talk to and the practicalities of teaching D&T. It aims to share some hints, tips and strategies that may help NQTs improve their effectiveness as a D&T teacher. The guide was prepared by

What do I do if my contact details change?

What do I do if my contact details change?, It is important that you inform us of your change of school, home address or contact details. If you do not then you may not receive vital membership information: renewal information, your membership magazines, monthly e-newsletter, info on CPD sessions and new teaching. You can update personal information from your members' log-in page. To change school contact details please contact Membership by telephone 01789 470007 or email us on membership@designtechnology.org.uk

Mechanisms and Forces Cards

Mechanisms and Forces Cards, Printable PDF cards for Primary D&T: download, print, cut and use. Pupils match motions/mechanisms and forces/products, explain choices, and apply vocabulary. Ideal for starters, plenaries, stations, and EAL/SEND. Laminate for durable reuse. Across KS1–2.

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