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Founder of the design studio Pipsqueak and IP development specialist, Nick Ford, In this episode, we talk with Nick Ford, founder of the design studio Pipsqueak and IP development specialist. Nick talks us through his school education, which took place at a time when neurodiversity was not so easily recognised or accounted for. Several very diverse jobs followed as Nick sought to find his way in the world of work from a mechanics role that wasn't quite what he thought it would be to a cleaner in an engine machine shop
Seeing D&T come alive through the Teachers in Residence programme - Susana del Castillo at PriestmanGoode, Discovering the opportunity My name is Susana del Castillo, and I’m the subject leader for D&T at St Paul’s Way School in Tower Hamlets. While looking for opportunities and resources for my students through the Design & Technology Association, I came across the Teachers in Residence programme. The placement at PriestmanGoode immediately caught my attention, as I wanted to experience real industry practice in action and this seemed...
GCSE Results Day 2025, Today is an important milestone for students across the country as Level One and Two results are released. First, let’s take a moment to celebrate their efforts. If the grades in those envelopes are what was hoped for, that is fantastic and well done for the hard work that made it possible. If things did not quite go to plan, this is not the end of the road. Take time to pause, reflect, and think about what could be done differently next time. These results...
Should brakes be fitted on woodworking machinery in school workshops?, The HSE guidance leaflet ‘PUWER 98: Retrofitting of braking to woodworking machines’, available on the HSE website, hse.gov.uk, clarifies the ruling on braking to certain classes of woodworking machinery, and was introduced following the updating of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) in 1998. For new woodworking machinery, the provision of an automatic brake is an essential safety requirement of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992. The Regulations require that the...
Unwrap Exclusive Offers with Our ‘12 Days of D&T Christmas Magic’!, This Christmas, we’re thrilled to present 12 Days of D&T Christmas Magic—an advent calendar packed with exclusive surprises for teachers. Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the lead-up to Christmas, a brand-new offer is unveiled. To unlock the magic, you’ll need to book a CPD training course! * Whether you’re looking to enhance your classroom strategies or take the next step in leadership, our daily offers are designed to empower and inspire. From cashback on courses and free teaching...
Winners Announced for Seymourpowell Competition: 'The Future of Taking a Break', We would like to extend our congratulations to the winners of this year’s Seymourpowell school competition, ‘The Future of Taking a Break’. The level of creativity and innovation displayed by all participants made the judging process extremely challenging for the team at Seymourpowell but the winners clinched it with their fantastic and creative interpretations of the brief. First Place: Regine Wong, Newstead Wood School Regine Wong’s project stood out for its meticulous...
Caribbean Fruit Cocktails, Caribbean Fruit Cocktails – Year 6 (Ages 9–11). Pupils explore fruits, nutrition, and cultural food links through a St Lucia-themed project. Includes PowerPoint, worksheets, and planning materials guiding research, preparation, and evaluation of fruit-based drinks.
Gary Frize-Williams, Having taken my A levels in technical subjects, I studied for 4 years (5 days a week 09.00 to 17.00!) the teaching of Design Technology, and gained my Honours degree from London University. I have been a teacher for all of my career and worked in five schools around the UK and one in Germany. I soon became Head of Department and I’ve been Head of Faulty for half of my career. I have always taught students from Y7 to Y13 and never...
Enhancing Accessibility in D&T Education with Widgit Symbols, In a groundbreaking collaboration, an extensive collection of easily accessible symbols has been curated in partnership with Widgit, a pioneer in symbol-based language designed primarily for individuals with learning disabilities. This remarkable resource serves as an invaluable asset for educators seeking to create inclusive and adaptable learning environments within the realm of Design and Technology (D&T). Opening Doors to Learning with Visual Support Harnessing the power of pictorial symbols, this resource complements textual content, ushering in a new era...
VEX Training Day, We had a training day at our Banbury office today delivered by VEX Robotics. The session was led by Paul McKnight and Chris Calver who shared valuable insights and practical demonstrations with the Design and Technology Association team. The duo demonstrated the learning opportunities available in the field of robotics education using the VEX GO kits. The day started with an introduction to VEX GO and its unique features. VEX GO offers an affordable construction system designed to teach STEM fundamentals to...
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