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Maker Bundle (Chompsaw, table accessories, workbook, hole punch and scoring tool)

Maker Bundle (Chompsaw, table accessories, workbook, hole punch and scoring tool), The ChompSaw is a fantastic machine that allows even the youngest pupil cut cardboard (and some other materials) with ease. The unique cutting system keeps fingers, hair, and clothes safe while allowing learners to get hands-on with cutting cardboard shapes without the need for knives or other potentially dangerous tools. Ideal for primary D&T, but also relevant and useful for SEND and/or secondary departments too. It’s an ideal transition from hand tools to machinery, helping to develop...

International Women's Day 2026

IWD Spotlight: Women Shaping D&T Futures, This International Women's Day, we celebrate the remarkable women shaping the future of design and technology. Their stories show how creativity, determination, and passion can inspire the next generation of makers and innovators. While women are still underrepresented in engineering and technology, the potential is clear. Girls show strong interest in these fields, and with the right encouragement, more can explore and thrive in D&T and STEM careers. Bringing inspiration into

Engineering careers resources

Bringing creativity and purpose into the D&T classroom – Engineering careers resources, Engineering is where imagination meets application, a subject rooted in curiosity, problem-solving, and innovation. For design and technology teachers, it perfectly complements what already happens in every D&T classroom. From sketching ideas to testing prototypes, students are engaging in the same creative processes that engineers use to solve real-world challenges. By helping them make that connection, teachers can show how their skills could lead to careers designing sustainable solutions, developing medical technology,...

Behind the Scenes at Haberdashers’ Boys’ School

Behind the Scenes at Haberdashers’ Boys’ School, Yesterday we visited Haberdashers’ Boys’ School in Elstree to meet with the students behind the winning robotics team awarded the Excellence Award at the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas. The team shared insights into their experience and the work that went into securing a win on the international stage. We were given...

Health and Safety Reminder Posters and Videos

Health and Safety Reminder Posters and Videos , Extending the benefits of the D&T Association’s Health and Safety Training and Accreditation Scheme. Health and Safety reminder posters and videos are sponsored by HME-Technologies Ltd and Technology Supplies Ltd Those who have completed H&S training and accreditation since September 2015 can now access a comprehensive set of reminder videos and posters. The reminder videos are accessible using QR codes found on each poster. Once your training is complete...

In Conversation with Reianna Shakil

Multidisciplinary Designer & Founder + Director of Studio ZRX, Reianna Shakil, In this first podcast of 2024, we are delighted to be in conversation with Reianna Shakil, UKRI Young Innovators Awards 22/23 Winner, Multidisciplinary Designer, Founder + Director of Studio ZRX. Listen here Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Amazon Music In this conversation, we cover Reianna's journey from school through how she overcame problems when her funding ran out part way through her sixth form course and then how she...

Improving speaking and listening skills through D&T projects

Improving speaking and listening skills through D&T projects, 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. Twelve schools were selected to take part in a pilot project and resources have now been developed to allow delivery of the project in schools. The resources have been developed in response to the feedback and challenges encountered by schools, concentrating on bringing out positive aspects of the...

In conversation with Maria Dunbar (Leith's Education)

Director of Education at Leith's Education, Maria Dunbar (Leith's Education), In this episode, we turn to Food and Nutrition in the school curriculum and look at the challenges facing this aspect of National Curriculum education. Over the last few weeks, I have been fortunate to be introduced to Leith's Education and walked through their curriculum resources from KS1 to Post 16 (and extracurricular). These come at a cost (see below), but having seen them, I believe these are resources that every school should at least consider. See...

In Conversation with Professor Ian Green MBE

Learning Specialist & Professor of Practice at Newcastle University, Professor Ian Green MBE, How do you move from 'table 6', the table at the back of the classroom for the lowest achievers, to being recognised in the New Year Honours List for "services to apprenticeships and STEM education"?Listen to the latest episode of Designed for Life, and you will find out! Listen here. Ian Green is currently Learning Specialist at British Volt and a Professor of Practice at Newcastle University. These...

Projects on a Page Sample 2023

Projects on a Page Sample 2023, Projects on a Page Sample First published 2013; updated 2023 A sample of the Projects on a Page planning resource. This has all the planning for teaching Levers and Linkages for children in Years 3/4. Projects on a Page – Instant CPD The basis for this scheme of work is a series of over 20 ‘project planners’ that give scope for teachers to use their creativity and professional judgment, whilst ensuring the...

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