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What risk assessments should be in place in a D&T department?, ‘Suitable and sufficient’ risk assessments are an explicit requirement of ‘The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations,’ and D&T department risk assessments therefore should be in place to facilitate both a safe place of work and safe systems of work. The health and safety of all learners and colleagues using D&T workshops and studios must be of prime concern to employers, governors, headteachers and design and technology colleagues. It is well recognised that the design and technology environment is potentially one of...
DT Practice 2 2024, D&T Practice is an A4 magazine publication offering practical ideas and solutions to primary and secondary classroom teaching in Design and Technology and the best of practice. Covering all focus areas, it includes case studies of classroom projects, product and resource reviews and profiles of companies in the field, as well as news about the Design & Technology Association and events and activities taking place in Design and Technology. D&T Practice is published three times a year and is available to Primary and Secondary Association members and to other membership categories. It...
Food Early KS3Y7Technology in Society - Future Food, D&T Key ResourcesEarly KS3 – Technology in Society Future food – 1-2 hours First published 2015; updated 2016 This unit considers how we might feed the world population in the future using lab-grown meat or insects as an alternative food source by investigating new and emerging technologies and investigating alternative food production methods. Key Learning Alternative food production; making synthetic protein in the laboratory Exploring the feasibility of eating insects as an alternative protein source NC 2014 Learning objectives ...
Projects on a Page Scheme of work, The Projects on a Page scheme of work was introduced in 2014 to help primary schools in England implement the National Curriculum for D&T in an imaginative way. Based on universal principles of effective teaching and learning in D&T, it is also a valuable resource for schools in other parts of the UK and further afield.Discover the bundles Projects on a Page: Key Stage 1 pack of five project planners 2023 Projects on a Page: Early Key Stage 2 Pack...
Response to House of Lords Report – Requires Improvement: Urgent change for 11-16 Education, This enquiry focused on whether the current system effectively equips young people with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours they need to progress to the next phase of their education and to flourish in the future. We believe this was the correct question to ask, and from the responses received to the inquiry, we think it is fair to state the answer is a pretty categoric “no”. To quote the inquiry summary, “The evidence left us in no doubt of the need...
Foster + Partners - Teachers in Residence Programme, On 6th March 2024, D&T teachers across the country had the opportunity to join our online webinar with Blueprint 1000 member, Architectural firm, Foster + Partners. The webinar included introductions by Design & Technology Association CEO Tony Ryan and Foster + Partners Education Manager Peter Garstecki, followed by testimonials from teachers who have participated in the Teachers in Residence programme which included; Josephine Madden, Josiah Edun, Matthew Fawcett, Elaine Caroll, Amy Clegg, and Antoinette Kodi Pecku Peter provided an overview of the global organisation, Foster...
Food Late KS3 Y9 Mainly Making - Chilled Ready Meals, D&T Key ResourcesFood Late KS3 – Mainly Making Chilled ready meals – 4 hoursFirst published 2015; updated 2016 This unit looks at national quality assurance standards for assuring quality food in the UK and asks students to consider factors that ensure food is of the necessary quality through the use of ingredients that are sustainable and meet ethical and moral standards. It includes a practical session cooking their chosen dish. Key Learning: Nutritional analysis and profiling of dishes Costing of recipes Trialling appropriate dishes...
Latest Issue of D&T Practice Magazine is Out Now, Latest Issue of D&T Practice Magazine is Out Now! The first issue of D&T Practice for 2025 has just been released with exciting articles and inspiration to kick off the year. Here’s what you’ll find in this edition: Message from the CEO: Insights to start the year on the right foot. Young Women Leading the Way: Celebrate our award winners! D&T Mark: Explore the self-review framework. Inspired by Industry: Discover exciting new contexts for teaching. Supporting SEND: Learn about...
Free funding for D&T in your school with easyfundraising, Your school could get a share of easyfundraising’s next donation day – are you signed up yet? We’re only halfway through 2025 and already our partner, easyfundraising, has passed on almost £215,000 to schools across the country! Every three months, they pay out to all their registered causes – that means if your school is signed up, you could be receiving a share of free donations raised just by people shopping online. Did your school benefit from the last payout? If not, now’s the time...
Autodesk Partners with LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games and Team USA to Redefine Global Sporting Events, In an exciting move set to transform global sporting events, Autodesk has announced its partnership with the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games and Team USA. This collaboration is set to revolutionise how the Games are designed and delivered, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, smart infrastructure, and utilising existing venues—marking a new era for Olympic and Paralympic host cities. Rather than building new permanent venues, the LA28 Games will rely on Autodesk’s cutting-edge technology to retrofit over 40 venues across...
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