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Food Early KS3Y7 Design and Make - Design for Health

Food Early KS3Y7 Design and Make - Design for Health, D&T Key ResourcesFood Early KS3 – Design and Make Design for health – 5 hoursFirst published 2015; updated 2016 Producing a healthier meal aimed at teenagers. In this students investigate factors affecting food choices before designing and making a meal suitable for a teenager. They consider factors such as the importance of a balanced diet, cost, availability, cultural and religious practices and health concerns. Practical lessons include making a stir fry, a curry and kofta before working independently...

What’s new... and how to deal with it

What’s new... and how to deal with it, Most of us are now aware of the changes to design and technology resulting from the National Curriculum review in England, but just how well are we doing in terms of preparing for implementing these changes by September? As teachers begin to explore the new programmes of study (PoS), we have received a number of calls and emails at the Association from teachers with responsibility for leading D&T and developing their schemes of...

GCSE Key Resources: Understanding and choosing materials

GCSE Key Resources: Understanding and choosing materials, D&T GCSE Key ResourcesUnderstanding and choosing materialsEnabling you to teach your students to design across material areasAges 14-16First published 2016 This resource is aimed at supporting teachers to develop their subject knowledge in understanding and choosing materials, in readiness for delivering the GCSE in Design and Technology. It forms part of a set of CPD resources aimed at modernising your design and technology curriculum at a time when there is a clear need for modernisation in the subject to...

Textiles Mid KS3 Year 8 Design and Make - Textile Entrepreneurs

Textiles Mid KS3 Year 8 Design and Make - Textile Entrepreneurs, Textiles Mid KS3 Year 8 - Design and Make - Textile EntrepreneursThis looks at a range of textiles manufacturing techniques considering different properties of materials. It covers design briefs, context and design strategies, use of tools and equipment, the cost incurred in producing a product and final testingThis updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has been fully refreshed and new titles added, providing teachers of Years 7, 8 and 9 with a basic set of...

Textiles Late KS3 Yr 9 Design and Make - Festival Headgear

Textiles Late KS3 Yr 9 Design and Make - Festival Headgear, Textiles Late KS3 Yr 9 Design and Make - Festival HeadgearProgressing from earlier units this covers design specifications and generating and adapting design ideas to changing circumstances. It covers evaluation and testing as well as considering the role of the circular economy in developing a final product.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has been fully refreshed and new titles added, providing teachers of Years 7, 8 and 9 with a basic set of units they...

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...

Eunice Owusu-Taylor

Eunice Owusu-Taylor, Korero with Eunice Currently, I am a Curriculum Leader for Design and Technology and have been for 14 years in various schools. The last 19 years of my career, I have attained extensive hands-on experience spanning across Design & Technology, with a prior career in furniture and graphic design. Utilising my expertise in classroom management, in school leadership skills, as examiner/moderator, and coach, I have led and played pivotal roles in supporting the development of the design and technology curriculum, continually optimising ways to evaluate...

Designed for Life New Blades 2025

Designed for Life at New Blades 2025, New Blades is an annual model-making exhibition and recruitment fair held in London each year, showcasing the work of graduating students from various UK universities and colleges. It's a key event for connecting emerging talent in the model-making industry with employers and professionals. The event is organized by 4D Modelshop, a major supplier to British model makers. 🎧 Listen here. This is the first time the Design & Technology Association has attended this exhibition but it certainly won’t...

Focus on Design Technology Resources

Focus on Design Technology Resources, Focus on Design Technology Resources are an indispensable asset for teachers in schools. This unique collection offers a range of easy-to-use and affordable materials tailored for the Design and Technology curriculum. These resources are designed to enhance teaching and learning experiences, making them an essential tool for anyone involved in D&T education. Discover our selection of Focus ResourcesPrimary Focus Design/Create Single Licence - A complete Key Stage 1 teaching package with 3D animations, photos, text, and videos to engage students...

GCSE Key Resources: Teaching for the Contextual Challenge

GCSE Key Resources: Teaching for the Contextual Challenge, D&T GCSE Resources Teaching for the Contextual Challenge Enabling you to prepare your students to engage in user-centred iterative designing Ages 14-16First published 2016Updated 2018 This resource is aimed at supporting teachers to develop their subject knowledge in the area of context centred designing, in readiness for delivering the GCSE in Design and Technology. It forms part of a set of CPD resources aimed at modernising your design and technology curriculum at a...

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