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Global Washout Day: A Challenge to Inspire Change, On the 19th of November, members of The Design & Technology Association took part in Global Washout Day, a worldwide initiative spearheaded by The Washing Machine Project. This impactful campaign aims to shine a light on the often-overlooked challenges faced by millions of people who must hand wash their clothes with limited access to water. For billions around the world, handwashing clothes is more than a simple household task—it is a physically demanding and time-consuming necessity. Many...
The case for decisiveness , Editorial for Designing 117 to be released in November 2020 I write this at the beginning of October and schools have been back for just over a month. At the time of writing the number of positive COVID cases is rising daily, university students nationally are finding themselves ‘locked down’ in halls and rented accommodation with the vast majority of learning delivered online, and schools are struggling as the number of positive tests...
Founder WCRS, Founder Engine, Founder the Ideas Foundation, Robin Wight CBE, Podcast brought to you by The Design and Technology Association in partnership with The Edge Foundation. Listen now. Robin Wight was a co-founder of the advertising agency Wight, Collins, Rutherford, Scott (WCRS) in 1979 and was President of its parent company Engine until 2019. WCRS and Robin were responsible for some of the most memorable advertising campaigns of the 80s and 90s including campaigns for...
Clare Lightowler, Clare is a Registered Design and Technology Health & Safety Consultant and experienced middle leader with a Master’s in Teaching and Learning and the National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL). Since 2010, she has led multiple departments and taught Design & Technology, Engineering, Textiles and Food. With a decade of experience as an Interior Architect, working on high-value projects she brings a wealth of transferable skills in communication, collaboration and adhering to legislative frameworks. Passionate about STEM...
London South Bank University (LSBU) Open Evening , The recent LSBU Open Evening brought together teachers in D&T and included key figures from the sector including our CEO Tony Ryan and active participation from the Design & Technology Association team. The evening provided a first-hand look at LSBU's design and technology courses, including BSc (Hons) Engineering Product Design, BSc (Hons) Product Design, and BSc (Hons) Product Design & Developer Engineer Apprenticeship programs. These courses focus on practical skills and knowledge in...
£20,000 Grants Available for School Recycling Workspaces, If you've ever dreamed of creating a space where your students can get hands-on with sustainability and circular design, this could be just the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Grants open to schools, community spaces and creative projects Sustainable Design Studio has partnered with ChangeX to offer £20,000 fixed grants to help people across the UK set up their own plastic recycling workspace. That includes teachers – whether you're hoping to bring a new dimension to your...
Gates Primary School Awarded Prestigious D&T Quality Mark, The Design and Technology Quality Mark is awarded to secondary departments and primary schools that deliver excellent teaching and learning in design and technology. Schools that achieve this award have undergone a thorough evaluation process, demonstrating excellence in curriculum planning, delivery, leadership, and innovation in D&T. We are delighted to announce that The Gates Primary School has been awarded the prestigious D&T Quality Mark by the Design & Technology Association. This accolade...
How much space should be allocated around sewing machines?, The space-allocation diagram indicates the recommended distances around sewing machines on a side bench The diagram shows a corner bench but the principles can be applied to other situations, such as freestanding tables. The shaded area shows an overlap of 500mm, which is applicable if benching is back to back (for example, in a peninsular arrangement). The 800mm dimension shows the recommended distance from the centre of a sewing machine placed at the end of...
Exclusive Member Discounts for D&T Association Members, Need D&T equipment and consumables for your school workshop? Check out these great discounts from top school suppliers you know and trust.
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