Primary
Our primary school members tell us that our membership, resources and community offer them the support they need to deliver an inspiring Design & Technology curriculum so that students have the right foundations and desire to continue with the subject
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Secondary
Our secondary membership, resources and training help our members remain at the forefront of design & technology so that students have the skills that they will need in their future careers
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Inspired by Industry Member Only Content
Here you will find Member-only classroom resources additional and complimentary to those you may find in the resource shop - all inspired by the methodology used in industry to solve real world problems
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Training and Events
A regular schedule of varied events: refresher courses, legislation updates, networking meetings and CPD training to build on your existing knowledge.
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Curriculum
Studying Design and Technology includes the use of a broad range of knowledge, skills, and understanding, and prompts engagement in a wide variety of activities. Pupils design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts.
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Media: Video, Podcasts, Webinars
Videos, Podcasts and recorded webinars to entertain, inform and inspire.
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Consultants
Working closely with members, providing training, support, and services at national, regional and local level. Consultants are pivotal in providing support, advice and training to address needs and raise standards.
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Remote Teaching Tools
To support your home teaching, we have gathered a collection of resources and tools to assist. We will be updating continually, please use and share them.
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Health and Safety
Our Health and Safety training and accreditation programme provides the essential skills, knowledge and accreditation for teachers working in workshop environments.
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Food Safety
Our Teaching Food Safely training and accreditation programme provides the essential skills, knowledge and accreditation for teachers working with food.
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Self-Review Framework
The Self-Review Framework is a membership benefit that is free for Secondary Departmental members and Primary School members.
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Design and Technology Mark
Celebrating excellence in design and technology teaching and learning
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Special Educational Needs
Designing and making usable products gives pupils a real sense of achievement. They benefit from experiencing their own progress and taking responsibility for their own learning.
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Research
Practice informed by high quality research is essential for the future of the subject. The Design and Technology Association runs a range of research initiatives.
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D&T Job Vacancies
Design and Technology job vacancies in the UK. Browse and apply.
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Design & Technology GCSE 2017
The new single title Design and Technology GCSE, will be first taught from 2017 and examined 2019.
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D&T Masterclasses for student learning
Below are three amazing masterclasses to really inspire you and help you catch up with some of the D&T content you missed during the last few years
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