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New series 'Through the Factory' brings British manufacturing to life for students, A bold new series, 'Through the Factory', is set to change the way young people view British manufacturing. Created by Tom Flude and the Engineers Insight team, the series aims to inspire the next generation of engineers by giving students an authentic look inside UK factories. Tom said “Someone needs to change the perception of Manufacturing and make people feel proud to be an engineer. Through our partnership with The Design & Technology Association we hope to do just that. Through the Factory will...
Spotlight on the D&T Excellence Awards, Celebrating past winners - Why D&T technicians make a difference Charlie Wicks, technician at Hethersett Academy, is a shining example of the incredible impact D&T technicians have on schools. Winner of the 2025 Nook Pods Excellence Award for Inspirational Support Staff within D&T, Charlie has become an integral member of a thriving department. Starting at just 18 with no prior D&T experience, Charlie has grown alongside the department, now working in a team of nine teachers across nine rooms. “I can’t imagine myself anywhere else,” she says. “I love seeing...
Smart Manufacturing Week 2026, Bringing smart manufacturing into the classroom Design and technology teachers play a vital role in helping students see how ideas move from concept to real-world production. With a growing skills gap in engineering and manufacturing, Smart Manufacturing Week 2026, taking place from the 3rd – 4th June at NEC Birmingham offers a unique opportunity to explore contemporary design thinking and bring those insights into the classroom. Real-world learning The Design & Engineering Expo showcases designers, engineers and manufacturers using materials, components and systems that link directly to school topics. From...
E.ON Degree Apprenticeship Programme , E.ON Degree Apprenticeship programme is now open until the 1st of March, 2024. This presents an opportunity for individuals to kickstart their career journey through a range of schemes, all scheduled for September 2024. Undertaking a Degree Apprenticeship is a unique chance to earn while you learn, pursuing a fully funded degree alongside gaining invaluable work experience and skills. Recognising the challenges of this transition, it is crucial to understand how these apprenticeships work, the support available, and the keys to success. Webinars for In-Depth Insight: Join one of...
Young Furniture Makers Exhibition 2024, The Young Furniture Makers Exhibition is set to return to the City of London on 2 October 2024, providing a unique platform for aspiring designer-makers to showcase their talents. Organised by The Furniture Makers’ Company, this one-day event will highlight the innovative work of students from GCSE level to recent graduates, connecting them with industry professionals eager to discover fresh design talent. This year's exhibition will feature the Young Furniture Maker Awards, which serve as the student equivalent of the prestigious Furniture Makers’ Guild Marks. These awards recognise excellence...
Bristol and Southwest Regional Support, The new Regional Membership movement from the Design & Technology Association connects schools with industry, curriculum support, and high-quality professional development to strengthen design and technology across the region. Funded by local industry partners such as Samsung UK, the James Dyson Foundation and Royal Ballet and Opera and delivered locally, the movement removes financial barriers for schools while giving teachers access to practical support, curriculum resources, CPD, and meaningful industry engagement. This is a long-term regional partnership designed to support schools, strengthen teaching, and help pupils understand the real-world relevance of...
Designing 131 Online PDF, Designing 131 Summer 2025 Designing magazine is a showcase for excellence in design across all phases of education, from primary schools to universities, and in commercial and industrial design. Its regular features include interviews with top designers in product design, architecture, engineering, fashion design, food, etc and includes examples of the best work taking place in schools in the UK and across the world. Designing is an inspiration to all budding designers, as well as being informative and challenging in the ideas it includes. Designing is delivered to Design and Technology Association...
DT Practice 3 2024 Online PDF, 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...
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. This project has a scheme over...
Saima Ahmed at Bulletproof, Bringing real-world design insight to the classroom Saima, Head of Design and Technology at South Bank University Academy, has brought fresh industry insight to her classroom after taking part in the Design & Technology Association’s Teachers in Residence programme. She teaches Product Design to secondary and sixth form students and wanted to explore how design operates in a professional environment, bringing that learning back to her pupils. Discovering the workings of the design industry During her placement at Bulletproof, a leading creative agency, Saima gained a comprehensive understanding of the...
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