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Hands-On D&T with the James Dyson Foundation

Hands-On D&T with the James Dyson Foundation, We were proud to partner once again with the James Dyson Foundation to deliver a fully funded national CPD day at their campus in Malmesbury. Teachers from across the UK travelled far and wide to attend the session, immersing themselves in a full day of practical hands-on activities, expert insights, and inspiration. Led by Ryan Ball, our Director of Education, the day focused on developing problem-solving, creativity, and innovation. Participants explored a wide range of tasks designed to boost classroom practice, including: Gamification: Using game...

Additional supporting units

Secondary member Christmas downloads 2020, Merry Christmas to all our Secondary members in what has been a very challenging year. We will continue to support you teaching inspiring D&T courses in 2021. In case you haven't already, please feel free to download these useful member free resources. Have a lovely Christmas break, see you in 2021. 1. All About Food pack of six 2. Design Legends - Charles Rennie Mackintosh 3. Learning About Structures and Mechanisms at KS3 4. Skills for Industry - Jaguar Land Rover ,...

DT Practice 2 2025 Online PDF

DT Practice 2 2025 Online PDF, *Please note that this purchase is for a digital PDF version of this publication.* D&T Practice is an A4 magazine offering practical ideas and examples to primary and secondary classroom teaching in D&T. It includes case studies of classroom projects, product and resource reviews, as well as news about the Design & Technology Association and events and activities taking place in D&T. Practice is published three times a year and is available to Primary and Secondary Association members and to other membership categories. It is also available...

Structures: Whose Home?

Structures: Whose Home?, Structures: Whose Home? 5-7 YearsStructuresFirst published 2019 Children are often happy to talk about their homes and families and this resource gives them the opportunity to use this knowledge and experience in a practical way. Making model homes will enable them to develop and use basic constructional skills using sheet and reclaimed materials to make freestanding structures stronger, stiffer and more stable, together with appropriate joining techniques. Using construction kit materials will help their understanding of strength and stability in structures. They should also consider the user and purpose...

UK Space Agency Resources

UK Space Agency Resources, Inspiring the next generation: design and technology in spaceThe space industry provides young people with an inspiring context for developing skills and for thinking about future roles and careers. This set of resources offers schools information and activities to inspire young people aged 11-16 and to understand the roles and impact of the space industry, increasing their awareness of and interest in the sector. The resources are structured around Satellite Launch Systems and the James Webb Space Telescope, and include activities and information for pupils at Key Stage 3...

UK Space Agency

UK Space Agency STEM resources, These STEM resources for KS3 and KS4 are based on the James Webb Space Telescope and Satellite Launch Systems. Pupils will learn all about these fascinating, STEM-related areas, get to launch rockets, build their own telescopes and study the maths, science, engineering and design aspects of getting into space and observing the sky and the Earth. There is a wealth of detail that teachers can adapt and link in to other subject areas as well as encourage an understanding and interest in careers in the sector. These free...

D&T Awards 2024

The Design and Technology Association 24th Excellence Awards Winners The Autodesk Excellence Award for Outstanding Secondary Subject Leadership Simon Hooker, The Bishops' Blue Coat C of E High School, Great Boughton, Chester The Enginuity Excellence Award for Outstanding Primary Subject Leadership Amanda Crawford, Shiremoor Primary School, Newcastle upon Tyne The James Dyson Foundation Excellence Award for Outstanding D&T Teacher(s) Jonathan Davies, Uppingham Community College, Rutland, Leicester The Nook Pods Excellence Award for Inspirational Support Staff within D&T Brian Reynolds, Simon...

D&T Awards 2022

The award winners are: Category 1: Autodesk Excellence Award for Outstanding Secondary Subject Leadership Richard Harris, Raynes Park High School, London Category 2: Create Education Excellence Award for Outstanding Primary Subject Leadership Emma Hudson, Outwood Primary Academy, Wakefield Category 3: The James Dyson Foundation Excellence Award Recognising Outstanding D&T Teacher(s) Trudi Barrow, Sandringham School, St Albans Category 4: N.E.J Stevenson Award for Outstanding Contribution to Research in D&T Education Dr Wei Liu, King's College...

D&T Awards 2023

The award winners are: The Autodesk Excellence Award for Outstanding Secondary Subject Leadership Beverley Maloney, Royal Hospital School, Suffolk The Autodesk Excellence Award for Outstanding Primary Subject Leadership Tracey Hayter, Yateley Manor School, Hampshire The James Dyson Foundation Excellence Award for Outstanding D&T Teacher(s) Stuart Chatterton, Leasowes High School, West Midlands The Nook Pods Excellence Award for Inspirational Support Staff within D&T Vicki Wilkinson, Kingswood Hoe School, Essex The Institution of Engineering and Technology Excellence Award for...

The Excellence Award for Outstanding Contribution to D&T (Awarded by the D&T Association Board of Trustees)

This is award sponsored by The Institution of Engineering Technology will be presented and judged by the Design and Technology Association Board of Trustees. It should be noted that this award does not recognise 'length of service' but instead recognises the positive impact made to the subject. Winners could be at any point in their career, but those nominated will have: Made a significant and outstanding contribution to the subject area, which will probably be across several aspects, including teaching, leadership, advising, research, curriculum development, curriculum support, resource development and industrial support ...

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