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Teaching Food Safely in the Primary School, Aims of the course The course Teaching Food Safely in Primary School has been developed to ensure the food we make, serve and sell, as part of our Food Curriculum is safe to eat. The course covers Training and assessment for Level 2 Food Safety certificate and more, including risk assessment guidance and other documentation relating to safe working practices in terms of food hygiene and safety, personal hygiene and safety related directly to classroom practice. This course is recommended for...
Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day, International Women in Engineering Day which takes place annually on the 23rd of June, is more than just a date on the calendar; it's a celebration of the achievements, contributions, and the potential of women in the engineering field. As we celebrate this significant day, let's take a moment to explore its rich history, acknowledge the progress made, and envision a future where women in engineering are not just recognised but are integral to the fabric of the industry. The Historical Roots of Women in Engineering The inception of...
What One Teacher Learned at Dyson, The Design & Technology Association, in collaboration with the James Dyson Foundation, hosted a national CPD event at the Dyson campus in Malmesbury offering teachers from across the UK an opportunity to step inside one of the UK’s most innovative engineering environments. The fully funded CPD day brought together D&T teachers for a deep dive into hands-on activities that explored gamification, engineering tasks, Micro:bit programming, and mechanical construction. For Claire, a D&T teacher from a small independent school in Norfolk, the event was an exciting day of learning new...
Research Pack, Special Offer! Research Pack This set of three publications, published in association with Loughborough University, contains papers from key thinkers on ideas and approaches toward theory about design and design education and guide potential researchers by de-mystifying academic study and research in an accessible and engaging way. They are essential reading for anyone who would like to help place D&T in a wider context and for those considering higher degrees. Titles: Design and Democracy Designerly Activity and Higher Degrees A Framework for Design and...
What size should D&T rooms be and what space is required around individual machinery and equipment?, Safe working practice in D&T requires sufficient overall space so that students can move safely around the furniture, equipment and machinery that is required today in a modern D&T workshop or studio. The key information required in relation to this question is contained in 2 documents: the DfE Building Bulletin 81 and BS 4163:2021 ‘Health and safety for design and technology in educational and similar establishments – Code of practice. Building Bulletin 81 provides...
Undergraduate Engineer at Dyson, Oyeman Okes, We are delighted to bounce back with this episode in conversation with Dyson Institute graduate Oyemen Okes after a short break. Oyemen's journey to Dyson was serendipitous. She overheard a conversation between a fellow student and a teacher and set off to learn more about what Dyson had to offer. We talk with her about her journey to the institute, navigating the detailed application process and what the experience has offered her in her professional journey to date. For those unfamiliar with the Dyson Institute, the Dyson Institute of Engineering
A-Level Results Day 2025, Today marks a defining moment in the lives of thousands of young people across the country. A-Level, Vocational and Technical Qualifications and T Levels Results Day 2025. It’s a day charged with anticipation, relief, and pride, reflecting the hard work, determination, and resilience of students, supported every step of the way by their teachers and families. A Mix of Emotions For students, the morning brings a rush of excitement mixed with nerves as they log in online or open their envelopes, discovering the outcome of years of...
Learning About Structures and Mechanisms at KS3, Learning About Structures and Mechanisms at Key Stage 3First Published 2017Ages 11-14 years Some students come to KS3 without the necessary grounding in areas such as Structures and Mechanisms to enable them to progress at the pace you would like. Extensive learning about structures and mechanisms should take place in primary schools, but if it has not been covered to a level that is required for progressing towards GCSEs, an intermediate refresher that takes students over the concepts can be very welcome. In preparation for the...
Evaluate Curriculum Units, These downloadable member-only units cover a range of aspects of evaluation. These units will be regularly developed and added to, creating a broad suite of resources to use in the classroom. Famous Designers - this unit delves into a range of famous designers both past and present and evaluates their work as a tool for inspiration and analysis. Product Analysis - this unit highlights the importance of product design and good practice in analysing existing products to aid the design process. Iconic Designs -...
Founder and Managing Director of Grey Technologies, Nick Grey, In this episode, we are delighted to be in conversation with Nick Grey, founder and Managing Director of Grey Technologies, better known to most of us as GTech. Listen here GTech manufactures cordless tools, with the range running from vacuum cleaners through to garden tools and equipment. In this podcast we follow Nick's journey from his earliest years and what sounds like a few idyllic years when his father's work brought Nick and his six siblings to Ireland, through a problematic secondary...
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