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Door hinges helpsheet

Door hinges helpsheet, Doors – making hinges Ages 5-11 yearsFirst published 2017 There are several ways to make simple hinges for doors. This helpsheet shows six simple methods that children can follow and choose the one that they think is most appropriate for their building. It also contains links to appropriate resources that can be used to develop structures, and images of Design Dog and Tech Tiger you may use in the classroom to help illustrate the theme. This product is a download.

KS3 Technical Knowledge Curriculum Units

KS3 Technical Knowledge Curriculum Units, KS3 Technical Knowledge Curriculum Units These exclusive resources help D&T Association members strengthen students’ technical knowledge, with units covering CAD software (Onshape, SketchUp, Solidworks, Tinkercad, Solid Edge), 2D design, and mechanical systems. Designed to build confidence in essential tools and processes, with new content added regularly. Log in to download or join today to access the full collection. https://www.designtechnology.org.uk/for-education/inspired-by-industry-member-only-content/technical-knowledge/ https://www.designtechnology.org.uk/membership/

Technical Vocabulary Cards

Technical Vocabulary Cards, Technical vocabulary cards It is always good to have plenty of labels to encourage reading and writing and identify the materials, tools and equipment used in design and technology. When planning a sequence of making and the necessary equipment, or when captioning drawings and finished products technical vocabulary is an important area to develop. This set of 96 illustrated cards for textiles, food and workshop are for you to print out and use in classroom displays or with individuals and small groups. This item is a download....

Skills for Industry - UnPS

Skills for Industry - UnPS, Skills for Industry – Sketch Up & Surveying with UnPS First published 2017Ages 11-14 The Skills for Industry programme provides an opportunity to link secondary schools with a local industry partner to help Design and Technology teachers to develop and teach the industry-relevant knowledge and skills needed by the industry partner. The PowerPoint and associated SketchUp and Word files are a record of the project that took place in 2017 but also provide materials to adapt for use in your school. ...

Reigniting the D&T curriculum with engaging & inspiring activities

Reigniting the D&T curriculum with engaging & inspiring activities, Session Content: To provide some engaging stimulus for rebooting the curriculum provision in D&T To highlight solutions and ideas for delivering D&T in a covid restricted classroom To look at the bigger picture beyond practical activities in D&T Curriculum development and rebooting in practise (Journey showcase: Ely College Academy) Presented by: Dave Bausor, Lead Practitioner Design & Technology at Ely College in Cambridgeshire. Dave works as a consultant for DATA, writes resources and...

How to implement mechanisms in the primary D&T curriculum

How to implement mechanisms in the primary D&T curriculum, This course aims to provide D&T teacher at KS1 and KS2 with inspiration and practical advice to implement mechanisms into their D&T curriculum. Course objectives: Introduction to teaching Mechanisms in Design and Technology at KS1 & KS2. The key principles in teaching Mechanisms. To help generate ideas and give practical solutions on mechanisms. By participating in this course, you will: Gain confidence and improve your knowledge of Mechanisms. Get access...

D&T Awards 2025

D&T Awards 2025, The Design and Technology Association 25th Excellence Awards Winners Category 1: The AssetTagz Excellence Award for Outstanding Secondary Subject Leadership Chris Davis - Oastlers School, West Yorkshire Category 2: The Royal Ballet & Opera Schools Create & Design Excellence Award for Outstanding Primary Subject Leadership Les Ball - Shropshire Hills Federation, Shropshire Category 3: The James Dyson Foundation Excellence Award Recognising Outstanding D&T Teacher(s) Pat Link -Neston High School, Cheshire Category 4: The Excellence Award for Outstanding Contribution to Research...

Level 2 Food Safety CIEH & SFHS - Full day June

Level 2 Food Safety CIEH & SFHS - Full day June, This is a face to face full day food course that will provide you theoretical and practical knowledge that you will need to complete if you are teaching and delivering food classes in school. Upon successful completion delegates will receive accreditation for Level 2 Foundation Food Safety, Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and the Design and Technology extension level Secondary Food Health & Safety (SFHS) for teaching and supporting food teaching in schools. Who is this course for? ...

Self-Review Framework

Self-Review Framework, Register for the Self-Review Framework All schools are required to complete an annual self review. This generally requires primary D&T Subject Coordinators and secondary Subject Leaders to provide information to their Senior Management Team. The process of collecting this information can be demanding and may not be well supported by resources that support the process adequately. Our new Self Review Framework and D&T Mark has been designed to address this need. The D&T Association Self-Review Framework (SRF) is now available for all membership categories even the Basic entriy level membership category to help...

Teachers in Residence Placement: George Bedford

Teachers in Residence Placement: George Bedford, George Bedford, Subject Leader of Product Design at St Richard Reynolds Catholic College, has returned from an inspiring four-day placement at Foster + Partners as part of the ‘Teachers in Residence’ programme, organised by The Design & Technology Association. During his time with the world-renowned architectural practice, George experienced first-hand their approach to materials, design, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. A particular highlight was the Foster + Partners material library, an extensive resource showcasing sustainable solutions, including waste-derived products used to create 3D printing filament. Already committed to recycling filament...

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