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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 at...

Programmable Components - Multi-Light and Coin-operated Charity Box

Programmable Components - Multi-Light and Coin-operated Charity Box, Multi-Light and Coin-operated Charity BoxFirst released 2015 Ages 11-14 yearsTime allocation: 6-12 hoursThis unit introduces learners to electronics and control, and in particular programmable components including microcontrollers. Originally planned for Year 9 it has scope to be taught across KEY Stage 3.It has students design and make either a tap-controlled lighting project or coin operated novelty box, both requiring them to write simple programs in either Flowchart or Basic using Genie or PICAXE. It includes a full unit of work, project framework, PowerPoint presentation and teacher notes, examples of completed...

DT Practice 2 2024

DT Practice 2 2024, 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 & 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 categories. It is...

Primary Progression posters

Primary Progression posters, Primary Progression PostersSeptember 2016 A set of five posters outlining the progression from Key Stage 1 through Early Key Stage 2 and Late Key Stage 2 in the areas of Designing, Making, Evaluating, Technical Knowledge and Cooking and Nutrition. Progression frameworkThe revised National Curriculum was introduced in September 2014 without levels or level descriptions. In response the Association worked with the Expert Subject Advisory Group (ESAG) for D&T to develop the Progression Framework. The Framework provides steps for progression in children’s knowledge, understanding and skills. These include, but go beyond, the...

Sustainability Series Pressed

Sustainability Series: Biodegradable wine packaging turns grape waste into a sustainable solution, A Nottingham Trent University graduate has found an inventive way of tackling one of the wine industry’s biggest waste problems. Her project has the potential to inspire design and technology students to think differently about sustainability, materials, and product design. Tackling waste in the wine industry For every 100 litres of wine produced, 30 kilograms of grape waste is created. Globally, this adds up to around 3.5 billion kilograms each year. BA Product Design graduate Ella Sainsbury chose to address this issue...

The Dixie Grammar School transforming learning

Blending tradition and innovation at The Dixie Grammar School, The design and technology team at The Dixie Grammar School, led by Mike Mellors, is transforming learning by combining traditional skills with real-world industry practice. Their aim is to prepare students who are creative, resilient, and ready to meet future challenges with confidence. A curriculum and environment designed for creativity Over the past four years, the team has reviewed and restructured the curriculum, introducing a clear progression framework from Year 6 to Year 13. Differentiated outcomes ensure all...

Food Safely

Food Safety, Teaching Food Safety in the Classroom– Are you prepared? Accredited teaching food safety training is highly recommended for anyone involved in teaching food technology in school. Course provide delegates with Level 2 Food Safety Accreditation, full training on safe food handling, hygiene & storage as well as guidance and documentation to enable you to carry out risk assessments. Who is this course for? The course is aimed at everyone who teaches and supports secondary D&T GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition, who lead cookery clubs or food activities in schools. This includes:...

Hot Stuff: Pewter Casting - Key Resources

Hot Stuff: Pewter Casting - Key Resources, Hot Stuff: Pewter casting Ages 11-14 yearsFirst published 2012 Hot Stuff is a comprehensive set of materials giving teachers all the background they need to teach making pewter jewellery in a particular style. The focus is on the work of designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the PowerPoint slides and Word documents include background on Charles Rennie Mackintosh, including the influences and the styles he developed. There is a full scheme of work and lesson plans over 12 weeks which include consideration of the design processes, how...

Opportunities for developing D&T in the EYFS framework 2021

Opportunities for developing D&T in the EYFS framework 2021, This document aims to highlight opportunities to elements of design and technology (D&T) learning into the Early Years Foundation Stage. Advice around effective D&T practice has been produced to align with the non-statutory guidance from ‘Development Matters’ (2000) and the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage (2021) produced by the DfE. There are opportunities for D&T engagement across all seven areas of learning and the effective D&T practice should not be seen as either an exhaustive list or statutory requirements.The areas of learning covered are: ...

Gears and Pulleys

Gears and Pulleys, Ages 7-11 yearsFirst published 2012; fully updated 2019 A set of two PowerPoint presentations and teacher guidance to help develop children’s understanding of how to use gears and pulleys at upper Key Stage 2; the resource might also be useful for some younger children. The PowerPoints introduce technical vocabulary and explain all the key principles involved including outlining the equipment needed for related focused practical tasks. The slides can be printed out and used to support the classroom display and the resource can also be used as a starting point for a...

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