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Assistant Head at Beech Hill School, Gill Fitzpatrick, In this episode, we follow Gill's journey from church school, where her dad was the local vicar and knew 'everyone', through to training as a structural engineer, a job that Gill loved and thought she would work in for the rest of her working life. Listen here As a young graduate engineer with a degree in applied geology and engineering, Gill took the first tentative steps into the adult world, testing, monitoring and evaluating the structural integrity of concrete structures and piled
Unlocking the Future: The Role of Robotics Education & Competition in Shaping Tomorrow's Innovators, Recently we were joined by our Webinar host Paul McKnight, Head of Operations (Europe) at VEX Robotics—one of our Blueprint1000 members, and a group of excited teachers to hear all about this years VEX Robotics World Championship. Paul started off by explaining that at VEX Robotics, they believe that all students are scientists and engineers at heart who thrive on asking questions, experimenting and simply playing. Using the thrill of robotics mixed with competition, the VEX Robotics World Championship allows students to envision...
From ironing boards to classroom innovation: celebrating Sarah Boone this Black History Month, This Black History Month, we turn our attention to Sarah Boone, a trailblazing inventor whose insight still resonates in design & technology classrooms today. In 1892, Boone was granted US Patent for an improved ironing board. She recognised that the existing bulky, flat boards were ill suited to pressing sleeves and fitted garments. Her design featured a narrow, curved board that corresponded to the inside and outside seams of sleeves, plus a movable support to flip the board for pressing both...
Smart Manufacturing Week 2026, Bringing smart manufacturing into the classroom Design and technology teachers play a vital role in helping students see how ideas move from concept to real-world production. With a growing skills gap in engineering and manufacturing, Smart Manufacturing Week 2026, taking place from the 3rd – 4th June at NEC Birmingham offers a unique opportunity to explore contemporary design thinking and bring those insights into the classroom. Real-world learning The Design & Engineering Expo showcases designers, engineers and manufacturers using materials, components and systems that link directly to school...
KS3 Evaluate Curriculum Units, KS3 Evaluate Curriculum Units Exclusive to D&T Association members, these resources support the teaching of evaluation skills through the study of famous designers, iconic products, and key design movements. They also guide students in analysing existing products to strengthen their own design process. More units are added regularly. Log in to download or join today to access the full collection. https://www.designtechnology.org.uk/for-education/inspired-by-industry-member-only-content/evaluate-curriculum-units/ https://www.designtechnology.org.uk/membership/
Exam Results A & AS in D&T 2015, A level and AS level Design and Technology Exam result statistics compiled by the D&T Association for 2015The D&T Association has produced two spreadsheets which provide analysis of this summer’s design and technology examination results. The data has been compiled from two sources: the Joint Council for Qualifications and the awarding body websites. The results provide departments with overall entry and performance figures and the associated trends since 2000. They also provide comparative performance of candidates sitting examinations with the different awarding organisations.
Seymourpowell Schools Challenge , Celebrating four decades of groundbreaking design and innovation, renowned design agency Seymourpowell, has launched a new initiative aimed at nurturing the creative talents of tomorrow. The announcement of the ‘Schools Challenge’ marks a significant milestone in the company's history and shows its commitment to shaping the future of design education. During a recent webinar hosted by the Design & Technology Association, representatives from Seymourpowell outlined the competition. This included Associate Director Andy Pye, Lead Product Designer Robert Cooper, Senior Design & innovation Strategist Rae Dominique, Interaction Designer Beth Millar and Junior Creative Technologist...
The award winners are: CATEGORY 1: Boxford Ltd Award for Innovation and Creativity in Design and TechnologyPaul Woodward, The Rugby School, Thailand CATEGORY 2: Inspirational Teaching of Design and Technology - Primary AwardGill Fitzpatrick, Beech Hill Community Primary School, Greater Manchester CATEGORY 3: HME Logistics Award for Inspirational Teaching of Design and Technology - SecondarySarah Mahmood, The Bemrose School, Derbyshire CATEGORY 4: James Dyson Foundation Award for Excellence in Engineering EducationMartin Davies, The Fernwood School, Nottinghamshire CATEGORY 5: Institution of Engineering and Technology Award
Remote Teaching Tools, We have gathered a collection of resources for primary and secondary teachers to use for remote learning. Please use and share this page with your colleagues. It will be updated regularly but please feel free to send us your suggestions of resources which you have found useful or even projects you are happy to share, and we will include them. Email info@designtechnology.org.uk with your suggestions. Thank you. Design and Technology Association Resource shop We have lots of primary and secondary resources in our shop, many are free or...
Supporting Creativity and Protection at New Designers 2025, The latest instalment of New Designers 2025 brought together recent graduates, lecturers and industry professionals at the Business Design Centre. The event remains a significant part of the design calendar, offering a space for graduates to share their work and begin building their professional networks. Among those attending was Laura, CEO of Anti Copying in Design (ACID). It was a pleasure to catch up with her and learn more about ACID’s work supporting young designers. Their presence at the show served as a reminder of the importance of...
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