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The Big D&T Christmas Giveaway – a festive treat for teachers, Christmas is coming, and we’re spreading a little festive cheer for the amazing teachers who light up the classroom with creativity. Thanks to incredible support from companies like CAD Class, Chompshop, Dinosuit, Hope Education, KCS Education, Maker’s Red Box, Scalextric, Specialist Crafts and Yoto, we’ve put together two fantastic prize bundles, one for Primary teachers and one for Secondary. Each bundle is packed with goodies to inspire, support, and bring a little extra magic to your classroom...
New Release: Design and Technology Education: An International Journal – Volume 30, Issue 1 (April 2025), We're pleased to share the latest issue of Design and Technology Education: An International Journal (Volume 30, Issue 1). Inside the Issue Kay Stables (Goldsmiths, University of London) and Lyndon Buck (University of Southampton) open the issue with reflections on introducing a refreshed direction for the journal. Research Highlights This issue features eight peer-reviewed research articles, offering different perspectives and practical insights, including: ...
Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, Visionary Architect of the Eden Project, Dies Aged 85, Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, one of Britain’s most influential architects and the creative mind behind Cornwall’s world-famous Eden Project, has died at the age of 85. The announcement was made on Monday afternoon. Champion of design and innovation Knighted in 2002 for services to architecture, Sir Nicholas was widely recognised for his bold use of glass, steel and structure. His portfolio includes the award-winning International Terminal at Waterloo Station in London, which received the Royal...
Reflections from the Labour Conference 2025, For any charity to hold one or more focused events at a party conference is a significant undertaking. There is no doubt that the conference brings a large group of decision-makers and influencers from all sectors together in one place, in most cases, for three days. Anyone who has experience of trying to get the right conversations, at the right time, with the right people, will know just how challenging that can be, so, for that reason alone, conference must be viewed as an opportunity....
Global celebration of design, engineering and innovation at the Aramco STEM Racing World Finals 2025, Teachers and students from across the globe came together in Singapore for the Aramco STEM Racing World Finals 2025, an inspiring week-long celebration of creativity, design and engineering. From the 26th September to the 3rd October, the event brought together some of the brightest young minds in science, technology and design, all united by their passion for innovation and teamwork. More than 80 teams from around the world showcased...
Primary Core Health & Safety Training for D&T teachers, The Primary Core Health & Safety Training (PCHS) course is a one-day, hands-on programme designed to equip primary teachers with the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to deliver design and technology lessons safely and effectively. Guided by a registered health and safety consultant, delegates explore key areas including risk assessments, COSHH assessments, lesson planning, and practical skills and techniques. The course provides practical, age-appropriate guidance on using a variety of tools, equipment and materials safely with KS1...
City of the future sparks creativity in D&T classrooms, Faye Atkinson-Rowse, a trainee teacher at Finham Park School, has shared her experience using the Maker’s Red Box ‘City of the Future’ resource during her PGCE placement. Drawing on her background in set design, construction, and prop making, Faye found translating industry skills into classroom practice daunting, but this resource helped build both her confidence and her students’ independence. Flexible hands-on design challenges The ‘City of the Future’ resource invites students to collaborate on designing a futuristic city. They...
TetraGrow brings hydroponics into classrooms, Malaysian innovator Vengg Sathevil has combined creativity, technology, and sustainability to design TetraGrow, a hydroponic system aimed at making fresh vegetable cultivation accessible to everyone, even those without gardens. Inspired by a passion for plant growth, Sathevil’s project is not only a solution for urban dwellers but also offers rich educational opportunities for schools teaching design and technology. From concept to classroom-ready design TetraGrow applies hydroponic principles, growing plants without soil and instead nourishing roots through a nutrient-rich solution. Research highlighted that city residents often...
E.ON Degree Apprenticeship Programme , E.ON Degree Apprenticeship programme is now open until the 1st of March, 2024. This presents an opportunity for individuals to kickstart their career journey through a range of schemes, all scheduled for September 2024. Undertaking a Degree Apprenticeship is a unique chance to earn while you learn, pursuing a fully funded degree alongside gaining invaluable work experience and skills. Recognising the challenges of this transition, it is crucial to understand how these apprenticeships work, the support available, and the keys to...
Enhance Your School's Outreach to State Schools, Join the D&T Association, a membership organization dedicated to supporting teachers in delivering outstanding Design and Technology (D&T) education in both primary and secondary schools, both in the state and private sectors. While membership offers numerous benefits such as access to professional development, high-quality curriculum resources, and a vibrant community of D&T professionals, we would like to highlight an exciting additional opportunity for independent schools like yours: our bespoke outreach toolkit. Tailored Outreach Toolkit for Independent Schools We understand...
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