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Free funding for D&T in your school with easyfundraising, The Design & Technology Association is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with easyfundraising, a platform that enables schools to raise much-needed funds for their D&T resources simply through online shopping. With budgets tighter than ever, securing funding for essential D&T equipment, materials, and tools can be a challenge. However, thanks to easyfundraising, schools now have access to a simple, sustainable, and completely free way to boost their funding. The process is straightforward: when parents, teachers, and supporters shop online through the easyfundraising platform...
Bio Bags, Bio Bags11-14 YearsFirst published 2010 A project that has been run twice across the South West with a mixed KS3 group of 18 pupils from three different schools in Cornwall involved a one day visit to the Eden project. The emphasis was on pupils developing creative ideas (stimulated by biomimicry), to design bags for use at the location. The project could equally have been run at a local garden centre, botanical garden or park. On site, the pupils interviewed specific bag owners about the features of bags people use. To ensure that the project was successful: ...
Director of Education at Leith's Education, Maria Dunbar (Leith's Education), In this episode, we turn to Food and Nutrition in the school curriculum and look at the challenges facing this aspect of National Curriculum education. Over the last few weeks, I have been fortunate to be introduced to Leith's Education and walked through their curriculum resources from KS1 to Post 16 (and extracurricular). These come at a cost (see below), but having seen them, I believe these are resources that every school should at least consider. See leiths.com🎧 Listen hereWe also discuss how Leith's has partnered...
Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day, International Women in Engineering Day which takes place annually on the 23rd of June, is more than just a date on the calendar; it's a celebration of the achievements, contributions, and the potential of women in the engineering field. As we celebrate this significant day, let's take a moment to explore its rich history, acknowledge the progress made, and envision a future where women in engineering are not just recognised but are integral to the fabric of the industry. The Historical Roots of Women in Engineering The inception of...
60 minute CPD - Primary Planning - Lunch hour May, 60 minute CPD, online course (Zoom link will be provided)Your long-term D&T plan is vital for quality learning in D&T. How do you know you have covered everything you need? Can you articulate why your D&T curriculum is the way it is? Course objectives: In this session we will look at some tools and resources to help to create your curriculum overview and ensure coverage of the National Curriculum. It will also provide you food for thought as to your approach and...
Research Pack, Special Offer! Research Pack This set of three publications, published in association with Loughborough University, contains papers from key thinkers on ideas and approaches toward theory about design and design education and guide potential researchers by de-mystifying academic study and research in an accessible and engaging way. They are essential reading for anyone who would like to help place D&T in a wider context and for those considering higher degrees. Titles: Design and Democracy Designerly Activity and Higher Degrees A Framework for Design and...
What size should D&T rooms be and what space is required around individual machinery and equipment?, Safe working practice in D&T requires sufficient overall space so that students can move safely around the furniture, equipment and machinery that is required today in a modern D&T workshop or studio. The key information required in relation to this question is contained in 2 documents: the DfE Building Bulletin 81 and BS 4163:2021 ‘Health and safety for design and technology in educational and similar establishments – Code of practice. Building Bulletin 81 provides...
Speaking and listening through D&T projects 2. Speaking and Listening in the project, Speaking and listening through D&T projects 2. Speaking and Listening in the projectAges 11-14 YearsFirst published 2014 This programme, supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, aims to improve the speaking and listening skills of Key Stage 3 students through delivery of a D&T project. For full details of the project go to the Improving speaking and listening skills through D&T projects page. A PowerPoint presentation with supporting notes detailing the speaking and listening content of the...
Learning About Structures and Mechanisms at KS3, Learning About Structures and Mechanisms at Key Stage 3First Published 2017Ages 11-14 years Some students come to KS3 without the necessary grounding in areas such as Structures and Mechanisms to enable them to progress at the pace you would like. Extensive learning about structures and mechanisms should take place in primary schools, but if it has not been covered to a level that is required for progressing towards GCSEs, an intermediate refresher that takes students over the concepts can be very welcome. In preparation for the...
A-Level, T Level and BTEC Results Day 2024, Today is a significant milestone for students, teachers, and families alike. A Level, T Level and BTEC Results Day 2024 has arrived, filled with excitement and anticipation, reflecting the hard work and determination of everyone involved. This year carries special meaning as students finally see the results of their efforts. Today is more than just a staging post within an academic journey—it's the beginning of countless opportunities that lie ahead. A Mix of Emotions For students, the day is a...
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