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Sustainable Futures Educator and Interpreter, Carra Santos, In this episode, we are delighted to be in conversation with Sustainable Futures Educator and Interpreter Carra Santos. Listen here. Carra came from a rural upbringing in Northern Ireland. She was 'promoted' a year aged only four years old, a decision that, when played forward, saw her heading off to Leeds and a foundation course aged seventeen with a suitcase full of clothes and belongings and a bag of art brushes! In this podcast, we follow her journey from this rural upbringing to her current position influencing and...
Founder Fashion Rebellion, Amanda Riley, Amanda was somewhat destined to work in fashion from an early age. Influenced by her grandmother, who placed her in front of a sewing machine at age eight, she quickly learned how to use the machine and how to make her own clothes. Having made her own dress only a short time after being introduced to the sewing machine, Amanda's journey into the fashion industry was set. A combination of sheer determination, ability, grit, and, it has to be stated, a degree of bravery saw Amanda experience the industry from almost every angle as she...
Crumble – Pair of chunky wheels with tyres, Crumble – Pair of chunky wheels with tyres Pair of wheels that simply push-fit on to the axle of the geared motors. Diameter: 70mm; width: 25mm Prices include VAT. If you add these items to your Crumble (Starter Pack, Class Pack or Switch Pack) order no additional P&P costs will be applied, however if ordered separately there will be an additional charge. Orders will be dispatched from Mindsets UK.
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 programme including working with clients in ‘real world’ environments and developing confidence amongst students. ...
STEM Racing Primary Class Starter Pack (makes 50 Cars), STEM Racing Primary Class – Group Starter Pack (Makes 50 Cars) Take the first step on the STEM Racing ladder with the new F1 in Schools Primary Class – an ideal progression from the Denford Primary STEM Project. We are delighted to announce the launch of the new F1 in Schools Primary Class, which provides Primary School pupils with a hugely accessible first step on the ladder to competing in the global F1 in Schools STEM Challenge. This is a fully resourced STEM and Design and...
Make career conversations meaningful with CANDOO Cards in your D&T classroom, Finding fresh ways to bring careers into your design and technology lessons can be tricky. CANDOO Cards give you a simple, interactive tool to spark discussion, teamwork and reflection through game play. CANDOO is a card-based game that helps pupils explore career paths in a fun and engaging way. The pack includes career cards, skills cards, qualification cards, life experience cards and clear instructions, so it is quick to introduce into your classroom. Here’s how it works: pupils collect the skills and qualifications...
Primary D&T Subject Leadership - Half day December, Half-day, online course (Zoom link will be provided) A live online, half-day, Zoom course for primary subject leaders that would like to learn how to lead with vision and plan a coherent curriculum for pupils and help you to align with the Ofsted Inspection Framework. This training session is based on our D&T Primary Subject Leaders’ file allowing you to trial a range of strategies, that can be used back at school to improve children’s attainment and progress. Course objectives: ...
Research Pack, Special Offer! Research Pack This set of three publications, published in association with Loughborough University, contains papers from key thinkers on ideas and approaches toward theory about design and design education and guide potential researchers by de-mystifying academic study and research in an accessible and engaging way. They are essential reading for anyone who would like to help place D&T in a wider context and for those considering higher degrees. Titles: Design and Democracy Designerly Activity and Higher Degrees A Framework for Design...
Executive Director of the Crafts Council , Rosy Greenlees, OBE, Rosy Greenlees, OBE, has been Executive Director of the Crafts Council since 2006. A national organisation promoting the value of craft and making to society, the Crafts Council has supported thousands of makers through its talent development programmes; brings high quality craft to an annual audience of over 3 million through its exhibitions, Collection and events; and leads a national campaign for re-instating craft education in schools. Rosy spent her early career as a curator in regional galleries and on major public art projects before taking on...
Engineer, Designer & Innovator, Yewande Akinola MBE FIET HonFREng , This episode of Designed for Life was recorded live at the V&A London as part of the London Design Festival 2022. Watch the podcast here. Yewande Akinola is one of the foremost design engineers in the UK today. Born and raised in Western Nigeria, she describes her interest in the built environment and bridges from an early age, intrigued by the beauty and structure of buildings around her. Her father was a Government Minister in Nigeria. He sadly passed when Yewande was...
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