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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...
Sustainable Futures Educator and Interpreter, Carra Santos, In this episode, we are delighted to be in conversation with Sustainable Futures Educator and Interpreter Carra Santos. Listen here. Carra came from a rural upbringing in Northern Ireland. She was 'promoted' a year aged only four years old, a decision that, when played forward, saw her heading off to Leeds and a foundation course aged seventeen with a suitcase full of clothes and belongings and a bag of art brushes! In this podcast, we follow her journey from this rural upbringing to...
Undergraduate Engineer at Dyson, Oyeman Okes, We are delighted to bounce back with this episode in conversation with Dyson Institute graduate Oyemen Okes after a short break. Oyemen's journey to Dyson was serendipitous. She overheard a conversation between a fellow student and a teacher and set off to learn more about what Dyson had to offer. We talk with her about her journey to the institute, navigating the detailed application process and what the experience has offered her in her professional journey to date. For those unfamiliar with the Dyson Institute, the Dyson Institute of Engineering
Discover the future of manufacturing at West Yorkshire Manufacturing Services, For the third consecutive year, West Yorkshire Manufacturing Services (WYMS) is inviting local secondary schools to its National Manufacturing Day exhibition, giving students a unique opportunity to explore careers in manufacturing and engineering. Taking place on the 25th September 2025, this event offers students the chance to meet manufacturers from across West Yorkshire, participate in engineering-based challenges, and interact with locally made products. The day is designed with teachers and students firmly in mind, focusing on what matters most to them. National...
Evaluate Curriculum Units, These downloadable member-only units cover a range of aspects of evaluation. These units will be regularly developed and added to, creating a broad suite of resources to use in the classroom. Famous Designers - this unit delves into a range of famous designers both past and present and evaluates their work as a tool for inspiration and analysis. Product Analysis - this unit highlights the importance of product design and good practice in analysing existing products to aid the design process. Iconic Designs -...
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Quick Step: New Head of Dept Survival Guide, This guide is aimed at new HoDs and looks at a number of things that are bound to crop up in your first year. It looks at the role and challenges you are likely to encounter, addressing such things as: leadership and management, communication, department meetings, people management, your team, planning, moving forward, supporting staff and celebrating your department. It is divided into the first term in which you will need to get to grips with budgets, planning and managing departmental meetings, as well...
Founder and Managing Director of Grey Technologies, Nick Grey, In this episode, we are delighted to be in conversation with Nick Grey, founder and Managing Director of Grey Technologies, better known to most of us as GTech. Listen here GTech manufactures cordless tools, with the range running from vacuum cleaners through to garden tools and equipment. In this podcast we follow Nick's journey from his earliest years and what sounds like a few idyllic years when his father's work brought Nick and his six siblings to Ireland, through a problematic secondary...
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...
What are you going to do with yourself next year?, Although I have spent about 26 years of my career teaching D&T at various educational stages, I’m currently not based in a school or other educational establishment. Nevertheless, this time of year, one can not help but start making a list of the things that you hope to achieve and concentrate on in the forthcoming academic year – its hard to get out of the habit. I asked myself the question: If I were a D&T subject leader or aspiring teacher in my 20s or...
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