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Food Early KS3Y7 Mainly Making - Practical Skills Building, D&T Key ResourcesEarly KS3 – Mainly MakingPractical skills building – 8 hours First published 2015; updated 2016 This covers the introduction to the kitchen environment, food safety and safe working, establishing routines and building basic culinary skills. It considers at food safety through personal hygiene and the 4 Cs, as well as healthy eating principles. Practical lessons have students making baked beans on toast, a fruit salad, ratatouille and bolognaise. Key Learning: Principles of food safety: the 4Cs and basic bacteriology Principles and application of health and...
D&T Practice Issue 3 - 2023, 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 and 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...
Global Washout Day 2024: Join a Global Movement to Support The Washing Machine Project, Mark your calendars for the 19th November 2024—Global Washout Day is here, and you’re invited to be part of a worldwide day of action that shines a light on the global burden of handwashing clothes. Spearheaded by The Washing Machine Project, this initiative encourages people of all ages to hand wash clothes for a few minutes, gaining first-hand experience of a daily chore that millions around the world, especially women and girls, shoulder every day. The Global Burden of Handwashing ...
Successful Three-Day D&T CPD Event, We held a successful three-day training course at our headquarters in Banbury this month to equip secondary teachers with limited experience in teaching design and technology the tools they need to deliver a comprehensive and dynamic D&T curriculum. The course attracted teachers from various schools, some as far as Dubai, all eager to enhance their understanding of D&T and refine their teaching techniques. Over the three-day period, participants engaged in a series of intensive discussions, workshops, and hands-on experiences with our knowledgeable Curriculum Consultant Paul Woodward. Comprehensive Curriculum...
Foster + Partners leads Trailblazer Group to launch new Model Maker Apprenticeship , Foster + Partners has chaired a Trailblazer Group to develop the UK’s first Model Maker Apprenticeship Standard, in collaboration with a range of creative companies, universities, and the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE). Approved in July, the three-year programme is a level 6 qualification, which is equivalent to a bachelor's degree. Apprentices will have the opportunity to learn modelmaking in a workplace environment, with additional training provided by an associated university. They are exempt from paying tuition fees...
GCSE Results Analysis 2024, Today, students across the UK receive their hard-earned GCSE results. Before we look at the results achieved within our subject, I would like to congratulate the students who are now in possession of their grades; if they are as expected, that’s just brilliant and well done for making it happen. Take a moment in the next few days to acknowledge what you did well that has made these results possible; also, no matter how good things turn out, there is always something you could have done to make things even better. ...
Key Insights from the Curriculum Review Interim Report, The recently published Curriculum Review Interim Report sheds light on crucial issues in education, with significant implications for design & technology. Our latest analysis highlights key themes and areas of concern that could shape the future of the subject. Key Topics Covered in the Report: Curriculum Structure – The review suggests maintaining the current Key Stage structure while assessing the balance between breadth and depth in subjects like D&T. Student Access & Equity – Addressing widening gaps between socio-economically disadvantaged students...
VEX Robotics UK Finals, Our Director of Education Ryan Ball was thrilled to attend the first day of the VEX Robotics UK Finals. This marks his second attendance at the event, and he continues to be astounded by the talent and dedication displayed by the participating students. Reflecting on the experience, Ryan expressed admiration for the range of skills showcased throughout the competition. From intense sprinting to team camaraderie, from quick problem-solving to high-fives of celebration, the event was a testament to the students' commitment and passion for robotics. He remarked, "There is...
Free D&T Resource Pack for Primary Teachers, Empower your classroom with this comprehensive collection of free key resources designed to support D&T teaching across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. Whether you're building confidence in early years, embedding progression across the curriculum, or adapting for inclusive learning, this pack offers practical, ready-to-use guidance rooted in best practice. Included in the Full Pack: D&T in the EYFS – Aligns D&T with all seven areas of early years learning, packed with hands-on tips, vocabulary development, and child-led exploration. ...
Inspired by Industry Washing Machine Project, Inspired by Industry: Washing Machine Project This context has been put together with the support of the Washing Machine Project to highlight the plight of many people in the world, predicted to be 60% of the population, who still have to wash laundry by hand, often in streams and rivers or unsanitary conditions. While there is a solution offered by the company (in the form of a manual washing machine), the context asks students to consider how aspects of the process could be improved in some (possibly small) way....
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