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Projects on a Page: Late Key Stage 2 Pack of Ten Planners, Two new planners for 2023 Year 3-6 The Key Practitioners- focuses on a selection of recommended key individuals from across the design and technology specialisms. This is focused for KS2 but can be delivered at any time across those year groups. The planner gives your ideas for how you can incorporate key individuals into your planning and units of work as well as giving you an overview of each of the recommended individuals so as to help you select the most...
What’s new... and how to deal with it, Most of us are now aware of the changes to design and technology resulting from the National Curriculum review in England, but just how well are we doing in terms of preparing for implementing these changes by September? As teachers begin to explore the new programmes of study (PoS), we have received a number of calls and emails at the Association from teachers with responsibility for leading D&T and developing their schemes of work. Quite understandably some are expressing concern and requesting help. In the first instance...
Royal Ballet & Opera Brings Free Creative CPD Workshops, Teachers and creative practitioners in Exeter, Swindon, and Brighton can now register for a free CPD workshop presented by the Royal Ballet & Opera. This hands-on session explores stage and production design, enhancing skills in creative problem-solving, oracy, and linking STEM subjects to the arts. Reserve your space now. Part of the Royal Ballet & Opera Schools Programme, the workshop provides engaging activities and resources for Key Stage 1 and 2 classrooms. Hosted at Schools of Art or UTCs, some sessions also include a faculty...
Teachers in Residence: Bringing Real-World Industry Experience into the Classroom, At the Design & Technology Association, we are committed to ensuring that design, engineering, and technology education in UK schools is engaging, high quality, and relevant to the modern world. One of the most effective ways we support teachers is by connecting them directly with industry through our Teachers in Residence programme. Sponsored by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, this initiative allows teachers to step out of the classroom and into the workplaces of leading UK businesses, gaining first-hand experience of how industry operates. By...
D&T Bursary Raised for 2024, Many will have seen the extensive lobbying work which has been undertaken at the Association in response to the Education Policy Institute (EPI) Paper ‘A spotlight on D&T education in England’. This paper collected secondary research and presented a dire picture of the subject’s current position nationally. The Vision Paper, entitled ‘Reimagining D&T,’ was drawn up in response after a series of face-to-face and online teacher consultations across the UK. Teacher feedback helped to outline key proposals, recommendations, and calls to action from the Department for Education. ...
Join OCR as an Examiner or Moderator, Are you looking for an opportunity to enhance your professional development while supporting students to progress? OCR currently has vacancies for examiners and moderators to assess a range of qualifications, including Cambridge Nationals Engineering, A Level Engineering, and A Level Product Design. Assessing with OCR will help build confidence in supporting students to progress, and improve the assessment expertise of the whole department. As an OCR assessor, you'll have the chance to mark on-screen exams or moderate coursework samples from the comfort of your home. This...
Inspired by Industry Yoto, Inspired by Industry: Yoto This context has been put together to allow for a range of opportunities for students to explore the design and creation of toys to help children learn. While the company specialise in screen free audio players, the context is adaptable to other types or learning toy. This context provides opportunities to explore woods and polymers as well as prototyping materials such as card and expanded foam. This context could also encourage the exploration of simple electronics and/or mechanical systems. This may be through the use of Micro:bit or Crumble...
Inspired by Industry PTC Onshape, Inspired by Industry: PTC Onshape This context has been created to allow for a range of opportunities for students to explore user centred design and innovation through the development of a robot that can improve the quality of life. The prototype outcome(s) will need to be realised in a form that can be tested and evaluated. This might simple be a mock-up with exposed parts, wires etc. to test functionality, or it could be that the prototype resembles a more commercial ‘finished’ outcome. Alternatively, CAD might be used to create parts and...
Inspired by Industry Pure Electric, Inspired by Industry: Pure Electric Students tackle the design of cargo-carrying systems for bikes, scooters, and e-scooters. This project encourages practical prototyping, precise measuring, and material experimentation, including multi-material solutions using fabrics and polymers. From creating holders for tools and water bottles to waterproof carriers, students can test their designs in class and refine them conceptually with CAD software. Log in or join the Association and add this to your basket. This classroom resource is free so there will be no payment required. Next take a look at the...
Inspired by Industry Bang Creations, Inspired by Industry: Bang Creations This practical challenge focuses on creating functional desk organisers with modern applications. Students can design items like pen pots, dual-purpose holders for phones or glasses, or multi-functional workspace tools. The project is flexible, offering opportunities to use various materials and methods, including CAD, 3D printing, and traditional craftsmanship, to develop tailored solutions for a tidy and efficient workspace. Log in or join the Association and add this to your basket. This classroom resource is free so there will be no payment required. Next take a...
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