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Speaking and listening through D&T projects 3. Project structure and delivery, Speaking and listening through D&T projects 3. Project structure and deliveryAges 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 outlines the characteristics of the project and how delivery might be structured in school, including analysis of the design brief, preparing for clients,...
Quick Step: Making a Case for..., This handy guide supports you in putting forward the case for a number of issues that you might need to address in your class and department. It is sectioned into areas that can sometimes be difficult to address, including better funding, appropriate class sizes, adequate technician time, CPD, new technologies, broader option choices, curriculum equality, and raising the perceived status and value of D&T. I has guidance on presenting formal and informal reports to support your needs in moving things forward and includes advice on setting out arguments and supporting them with...
60 minute CPD - Secondary Sketching and Rendering July, 60 minute, online course (Zoom link will be provided) Traditional drawing and sketching are important and valued methods of communication. This course will help to build your confidence in communicating through these techniques which you can then pass on to your students. Why Attend? To gain confidence in the use of 2D and 3D sketching as a communication and development tool for design and how to enhance sketches. What You’ll Gain: Learn how to use simple crating techniques to sketch out...
School Business Partnership, Partner with Schools to Shape Tomorrow’s Creative Problem-Solvers! What’s in it for you? Creative agencies are teaming up with a school to mentor and inspire students as their dedicated business partner, bringing real-world design expertise into the classroom. Your business will play a key role in shaping future talent—young people who are creative, resilient problem-solvers ready to meet industry demands. This partnership brings real-world context to the classroom, driving deeper student engagement and better learning outcomes. In return, you gain access to future employees who...
New recruitment platform ‘My Furniture Career’ launched, Blueprint 1000 member The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, has launched its new early careers website – My Furniture Career, www.myfurniturecareer.org.uk – offering businesses a specialist solution to recruitment requirements. The website, which launched in October, has been developed with 'Get My First Job' and 'The Talent People' – experts in in the early careers sphere. My Furniture Career is aimed at young people (15-24 years old) who are still choosing a career path, while signposting those looking for...
‘Future of Work UK’ Launches Nationwide Conference Series to Inspire Young Minds, We are proud to partner with the Future of Work UK initiative. This enterprise is making waves with a new series of unique free conferences to give young people a firsthand look at the world of design and manufacturing. This programme is designed to connect schools and businesses, encouraging partnership and helping students, teachers and parents explore career pathways. The Mission The conferences will provide valuable insights into the diverse opportunities within high-tech manufacturing. Aimed at teachers, careers advisors, parents, carers and students,...
Boosting University Portfolios with Siemens Solid Edge® Certified User Accreditation, Earning a Siemens Solid Edge Certification is a great way for students to strengthen their university application portfolios. This accreditation, achieved through an online exam, verifies skills in using Solid Edge CAD software and sets students apart in the competitive university admissions process. Why Certify? A Solid Edge Certification provides an industry-recognised credential that demonstrates proficiency with Solid Edge software. Available at three levels—Associate, Professional, and Expert—these certifications show universities that a student is serious about their field and that they have gone the extra...
Technical Knowledge, These downloadable member-only units cover a range of aspects of technical knowledge. These units will be regularly developed and added to, creating a broad suite of resources to use in the classroom. CAD Onshape 1 - this delves into the basics of how to get started with PTC Onshape, including hints and tips on how to embark upon basic modelling with this cloud-based CAD software. CAD Sketchup 1 - SketchUp is a free, cloud-based 3D modelling CAD package that is available to students who have a Google account. Ideal for architecture and interior...
60 minute CPD - Primary Planning - Lunch hour May, 60 minute CPD, online course (Zoom link will be provided)Your long-term D&T plan is vital for quality learning in D&T. How do you know you have covered everything you need? Can you articulate why your D&T curriculum is the way it is? Course objectives: In this session we will look at some tools and resources to help to create your curriculum overview and ensure coverage of the National Curriculum. It will also provide you food for thought as to your approach and future planning....
60 minute CPD Primary programming and control - Lunch hour June, 60 minute CPD, online course (Zoom link will be provided) What is programming and control in D&T? Where to start? Do you know your ‘Crumbles’ from your ‘Micro:bits’? Are you lost in a scary sea of wires, computers and batteries? Course objectives: In this session we will look at the basics of programming and control in D&T. We will show you options to get you started in your school and show the differences of two options, ‘Crumble’ and ‘Micro:bit’ so you are able...
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