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What is the maximum number of students that should be taught within D&T workshops and studios?, BS 4163:2021+A1:2022 ‘Health and safety for design and technology in educational and similar establishments – Code of practice states that: ‘In England and Wales, there should be a maximum of 20 learners with one competent, qualified teacher in any one work area’. ‘In Scotland and Northern Ireland, there should be a maximum of 20 pupils for all classes in practical subjects’. It goes on to provide a helpful framework to use when assessing group sizes: ‘Risk assessments...
Inaglobe fellowship empowers students to innovate for social impact, Each year, STEM students spend months on research and innovation projects that are important for grades but can feel disconnected from real-world impact. Inaglobe, founded in 2017, bridges this gap by giving students projects that directly address real-world problems, validated by the communities they serve. Stakeholders remain involved throughout, ensuring solutions are meaningful and relevant. The Social Innovation Fellowship The Social Innovation Fellowship offers STEM students a full experiential learning journey. Fellows gain hands-on experience in frugal innovation, designing technologies for low-resource environments, and...
Five wonder materials that could change the world, Materials such as graphene and shrilk are so new that the scientists who discovered them hardly know what to do with them – they only know they might yet transform our lives. The recent Guardian article goes on to talk about the technological, and life changing, possibilities of materials such as graphene, spider silk, metamaterials, shrilk and stanene. You might have heard of graphene, but the others? For example, shrilk can already be formed into, “...strong, transparent sheets ... that are biodegradable and even enrich...
Embedding control into the D&T curriculum with the BBC micro:bit, Session Content: What is the micro:bit? it’s a micro-controller packaged on a small board with buttons, LEDs and sensors that you program using a computer, phone or tablet using simple blocks. It makes abstract concepts tangible, and students can get results in seconds. What can it do? you can use it to make real, working electronic products, prototype larger systems or make larger, connected systems using radio. Simple projects like a step...
Speaking and listening through D&T projects Project overview, Speaking and listening through D&T projects Project overviewAges 11-14 YearsFirst published 2014 This programme, supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, aims to improve the speaking and listening skills of Key Stage 3 students through delivery of a D&T project. For full details of the project go to the Improving speaking and listening skills through D&T projects page. This contains the project guidance booklet outlining the importance of developing speaking and listening skills, assessment and self assessment, the skills required by the...
Need Help with Your KS3 D&T Planning?, We’ve got you covered with FREE, high-quality resources that bring real-world relevance straight into your classroom! ‘Inspired by Industry’ is a series of ready-to-use, editable KS3 design contexts that spark creativity and critical thinking. Developed in partnership with real companies, each context provides an authentic starting point—no more generic projects! Instead, your students will explore genuine challenges faced by today’s leading industries. What’s included? Editable PowerPoint files with hidden teacher slides Clear design thinking approach to guide students Contexts mapped...
Students Rise to the Challenge at UK Manufacturing Skills Event, The Design & Technology Association was delighted to attend this year’s ‘Design & Make Challenge’, held on Tuesday 8 July at the University of Warwick and hosted by WMG. Our curriculum consultant Lol Conway popped down to the event to meet with industry leaders, teachers and nearly 100 students for a day focused on tackling engineering challenges and building enthusiasm for careers in UK manufacturing. Organised by the Manufacturing Assembly Network (MAN Group), the event brought together 15 schools for an energetic, hands-on competition. Students...
Teachers In Residence , The Association are offering our members the opportunity to take part in a three to five day internship with a UK-based design, engineering, manufacturing or construction business, to get an in-depth understanding of modern industry and the knowledge, skills and personal attributes sought by employers. This internship will help you to develop a deeper understanding of modern industry and the technical skills and attributes required by employers which will give you to have a clearer view of the career pathways. You will be able to forge industry links
Hands-On D&T with the James Dyson Foundation, We were proud to partner once again with the James Dyson Foundation to deliver a fully funded national CPD day at their campus in Malmesbury. Teachers from across the UK travelled far and wide to attend the session, immersing themselves in a full day of practical hands-on activities, expert insights, and inspiration. Led by Ryan Ball, our Director of Education, the day focused on developing problem-solving, creativity, and innovation. Participants explored a wide range of tasks designed to boost classroom practice, including: Gamification:...
Teacher Toolkit Tuesday: Team Repair – Fix the future, Team Repair is a 12-week hands-on programme for pupils in Years 5–9, where they dismantle and repair real gadgets to explore design, science and sustainability. It’s fully aligned with the design and technology curriculum and is simple for teachers to deliver, with no technical experience required. What is Team Repair? Team Repair gives pupils the opportunity to take apart and fix real-world products, from game consoles to remote-controlled cars. A new product is introduced every three weeks, making it...
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