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James Dyson Foundation’s virtual workshops with primary schools, Creating meaningful connections between students and the real world of industry is a cornerstone of preparing young minds for the future, and the Design and Technology Association proudly supports initiatives that bridge this gap. A recent success story involves Boxmoor Primary School, which collaborated with Blueprint 1000 member, The James Dyson Foundation, in a series of engaging virtual workshops. We spoke to Primary teacher Victoria Martyn to delve into the school's experience and the impact of this innovative collaboration. The Setup Boxmoor Primary School seized...
Sustainability Series: Foldable Bike Helmet, Bike safety is something young people can relate to, whether they cycle themselves or are learning about road safety and personal responsibility. With more pupils using bikes and e-scooters, now is a great time to explore how design and technology can make everyday travel safer and more sustainable. Reimagining the bike helmet The Newlane helmet is a UK-designed, foldable cycling helmet that offers a practical solution to a common problem: traditional helmets are safe, but bulky and difficult to carry. This innovative product folds to half its...
Daniel Currigan at Foster + Partners, Daniel Currigan, Head of Design and Technology at Trinity School, joined the ‘Teachers in Residence’ placement at Foster + Partners with a small group of teachers from across the UK. This unique opportunity has been developed to broaden perspectives on the inner workings of industry and career pathways available to students. First Impressions Daniel, who worked in set design before turning to teaching, was immediately struck by the scale and atmosphere of the Foster + Partners studio. “It felt more like joining a university than a...
Daniel Currigan at Foster + Partners, Daniel Currigan, Head of Design and Technology at Trinity School, joined the ‘Teachers in Residence’ placement at Foster + Partners with a small group of teachers from across the UK. This unique opportunity has been developed to broaden perspectives on the inner workings of industry and career pathways available to students. First Impressions Daniel, who worked in set design before turning to teaching, was immediately struck by the scale and atmosphere of the Foster + Partners studio. “It felt more like joining a university than a...
Global Washout Day: A Challenge to Inspire Change, On the 19th of November, members of The Design & Technology Association took part in Global Washout Day, a worldwide initiative spearheaded by The Washing Machine Project. This impactful campaign aims to shine a light on the often-overlooked challenges faced by millions of people who must hand wash their clothes with limited access to water. For billions around the world, handwashing clothes is more than a simple household task—it is a physically demanding and time-consuming necessity. Many are forced to walk miles to collect water and use only...
Celebrating Black History Month with inspiring figures in D&T - Granville T. Woods, This Black History Month, why not bring the stories of remarkable inventors into your design and technology classroom? One inspiring figure to spotlight is Granville T. Woods. With more than 60 patents to his name, Woods transformed the way we think about transport and communication through his inventions. Granville T. Woods: problem-solving, innovation, and resilience One of his most famous creations, the induction telegraph system, allowed moving trains to communicate safely with each other. This real-world problem-solving approach is a perfect...
Engineering Educates brings hands-on engineering to the classroom, Engineering Educates Robotics Challenge equips primary and secondary teachers with practical engineering challenges designed to inspire 7 - 14 year-olds to think like engineers. The programme focuses on real-world sectors such as robotics, civil and mechanical engineering, and agriculture, blending design and technology, science, and computing to link learning with future careers. The latest UK STEM skills pipeline report highlights ongoing concerns about skills shortages, with 49% of engineering and technology businesses reporting recruitment difficulties. SEERIH addresses this long-standing issue by supporting teachers, the...
National LEGO Day, Celebrating National LEGO Day with First LEGO League Today, on National LEGO Day, we’re reflecting on how Wardley Primary School has inspired pupils through the First LEGO League, showing how robotics, coding, and hands-on design can transform learning. It all began in 2018 with a chance glance at a colleague’s email. With support from the Reece Foundation and Nissan Skills Foundation, the school embraced the “Into Orbit” Challenge and discovered the power of LEGO in the classroom. Hands-on learning that sparks creativity From the very first session, pupils were building...
The Big D&T Meet returns for 2026, The Big D&T Meet is back on Friday 10th July 2026, continuing its role as a national gathering for teachers, technicians, leaders, and industry partners involved in design and technology education. Since its launch in 2024, the event has grown into a vibrant space where professionals can share ideas, reflect on practice, and celebrate the creativity and impact of the subject. Rooted in classroom practice Created in response to a clear need within the community, The Big D&T Meet was designed by teachers, for teachers. It...
Winners Announced for Seymourpowell Competition: 'The Future of Taking a Break', We would like to extend our congratulations to the winners of this year’s Seymourpowell school competition, ‘The Future of Taking a Break’. The level of creativity and innovation displayed by all participants made the judging process extremely challenging for the team at Seymourpowell but the winners clinched it with their fantastic and creative interpretations of the brief. First Place: Regine Wong, Newstead Wood School Regine Wong’s project stood out for its meticulous and rigorous design process. From initial insight through to ideation
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