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Phil Morris

Design and Technology Consultant, Phil Morris, Phil Morris is a Design & Technology Consultant for the Harris Federation, supporting over 50 schools across curriculum, assessment and school improvement. With 20+ years’ experience teaching KS3–5, he specialises in GCSE/A Level delivery, NEA, primary progression and subject development. He delivers CPD, works with the National Institute of Teaching, conducts subject reviews, and serves as a regional lead for the D&T Association. Location: London D&T Hub School: Harris Federation

Les Porter

Les Porter, Les was teacher-trained at Shoreditch Teacher Training College and started his teaching career in 1966 as a CDT teacher at Heathside School in Weybridge. After a number of appointments in Surrey, in 1974 he was appointed as Head of the D&T faculty at Sandhurst School in Berkshire. Over the next 25 years he taught in a number of schools in Surrey and Berkshire. During his time with Berkshire he was seconded as part of the LEA advisory team and also undertook an MA in D&T Education. In 1991 he left main-stream teaching to join...

Textiles Late KS3 Yr 9 Technology in Society - Wearable Tech

Textiles Late KS3 Yr 9 Technology in Society - Wearable Tech, Textiles Late KS3 Year 9 - Technology in Society – Wearable TechStudents should be able to evaluate existing wearable technology products and generate a number of ideas that include the use of technical fibres and fabrics to enhance the experience of the wearer.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has been fully refreshed and new titles added, providing teachers of Years 7, 8 and 9 with a basic set of units they can use and adapt to cover vital areas and address progression...

Ben Wilson

Head of Design & Technology, Ben Wilson, Ben Wilson is Head of Design & Technology at Baysgarth School, where he has transformed STEM education through an employability-focused, engineering-led curriculum. Co-developing an innovative KS3 model, he helped establish the school as a Greenpower Centre of Excellence and UN Trojan Mouse Award winner for embedding sustainability. A Greenpower Ambassador and senior leader, Ben champions real-world learning and sector-wide collaboration. Location: Barton on Humber, Hull D&T Hub School: Baysgarth School

Adapting Design & Technology for SEND students

Adapting Design & Technology for SEND students, This webinar explores practical strategies to make D&T lessons more accessible for students with special educational needs. Led by John Walker, Subject Leader at Bradfields Academy, the session shares simple yet effective adaptations like colour coding, modified tools, and visual aids that boost student confidence, independence, and engagement in the workshop. Listen here

Reimagining Design and Technology Report

Reimagining Design and Technology Report, Download The Vision Paper, entitled "Reimagining D&T," has been created after a series of face-to-face and online teacher consultations in nine cities across the country. Teacher feedback helped to outline key proposals, recommendations and calls for action from the government. , Reimagining Design and Technology Report - Our Vision

Design and Make an Apron

Design and Make an Apron, Age 7-9 yearsFirst published 2008 This project on designing and making aprons guides children as they learn how textiles are used for designing and making products for different purposes and users. They consider the properties of different fabrics, their uses and how they can be joined. The PowerPoint presentation considers sourcing materials, including recycled fabrics and buckles etc, classroom management, common misconceptions in textiles teaching, types of fastening, and helps guide through the stages in the making process. A series of video clips illustrate cutting out and different stitching...

Plight of Design and Technology Education

Plight of Design and Technology Education, We were fortunate to be involved in a recent article concerning the plight of design and technology education featured in The Observer. Since the release of the Observer article, the story has garnered a lot of attention and found its way into other press outlets, including Dezeen. The UK's Design Council has announced an upskilling target to prepare one million designers for the green transition, starting with a call to reverse the "critical decline" in design and technology education. The plan was launched in conjunction with the...

GCSE Energy Storage and Conservation

GCSE Energy Storage and Conservation, D&T GCSE Key ResourcesEnergy Storage and Conservation Ages 14-16 First published 2016Energy Storage and Conservation classroom teaching resourceThis resource is aimed at supporting teachers in delivering the Energy Generation, Storage and Conservation topic areas within the GCSE in Design and Technology. It includes a presentation that teachers can use when delivering the topic along with supporting activities to consolidate knowledge and understanding. The resource is split into three sections – Energy, Generation, Energy Storage and Energy Conservation. Each contains notes about the topic, exam style questions...

GCSE Key Resources: Teacher Guide: Preparing a GCSE Scheme of Work

GCSE Key Resources: Teacher Guide: Preparing a GCSE Scheme of Work, Design and Technology GCSE Resources Teacher Guide: Preparing a GCSE Scheme of Work A guide to developing a robust and irresistible curriculum leading to success with the Design and Technology GCSE Ages 14-16First published 2016 This guide has been written to provide strategic guidance for preparing a scheme of work for the single subject Design and Technology GCSE. It does not provide a definitive scheme of work but a discussion of the...

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