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New resources: Primary STEM Project and F1 in Schools Primary Class, The Denford Primary STEM Project gives an opportunity to introduce STEM learning at an early age in a fun and exciting way. This innovative, stand-alone classroom resource also gives an ideal introduction to the new F1 in Schools Primary Class – the first step on the F1 in Schools ladder. Although separate projects, these allow for progression through real-life applications of STEM. In the Primary STEM Project pupils design and make their own...
Introducing D&T Projects in Primary Schools, The Design and Technology Association recently held an engaging and practical Primary D&T Workshop at our new training suite in Banbury on the 29th of April. The session was delivered by our in-house trainer Ryan Ball who has over 17 years of extensive design and teaching experience. The session comprised a mix of demonstrations and hands-on practicals to help teachers build confidence and gain a more rounded understanding of the technical aspects of the KS1 and KS2 National...
Primary Engineer Rail Programme, Fully Funded STEM Project for Primary Schools An innovative initiative in STEM education, the Primary Engineer Rail Programme, is offering a limited number of fully funded opportunities for primary schools across the UK. With a project value exceeding £1000, this program aims to enhance learning experiences for pupils while developing a deeper understanding of engineering concepts. The programme provides a unique cross-curricular approach, allowing pupils to engage in hands-on activities centred around building and testing rail models. Participating schools also have the opportunity to interact...
IMechE’s STEM at Home activities, IMechE’s STEM at Home activities have officially launched and are available at www.imeche.org/stemathomeThe free downloadable STEM activities can be done at home with children while schools are closed and feature instructional step by step videos, accessible kit lists and online worksheets with clear curriculum links and learning outcomes. The activities are broadly non industry specific and cater to a range of ages and abilities, with extension activities detailed for older/ more able children. Please do take a look at the drop down for each activity, where...
Primary D&T Subject Leadership CPD, At a recent training day hosted at MAKE UK, Paul Woodward, Curriculum Consultant at the Design & Technology Association, delivered a full-day course tailored for primary subject leaders. The focus of the session was to equip educators with essential skills to effectively lead Design and Technology (D&T) in primary schools. This training session aimed to empower primary subject leaders to develop a clear vision and plan for delivering a cohesive D&T curriculum. With a focus on aligning with the Ofsted Inspection Framework, participants learned...
Stop the Spread - STEM Challenge for 7-16 years, Stop the Spread is a brand new STEM challenge for 7-16 years coming from Practical Action. Highlighting the global issue of infectious disease pupils design, build and test a model of a hand washing device and produce educational materials for children in Kenya to encourage hand washing. Free materials available to support the delivery of the challenge include teacher guidelines, a student pack, PowerPoint, certificates and a rather fabulous poster. It is accredited for the British Science Association CREST Discovery Award...
Primary Engineer Competition, Are you looking for an exciting way to introduce the world of engineering to your students? The "If You Were an Engineer, What Would You Do?" competition, organised by Primary Engineer, offers an engaging and immersive STEM program that encourages students to envision themselves as engineers and tackle real-world problems. This flagship competition invites pupils of all ages, from primary to secondary schools, to unleash their creativity, problem-solving skills, and writing abilities. By interviewing engineering professionals and creating annotated illustrations of their innovative solutions, students embark on a...
D&T Practice 2020: Now incorporating D&T Primary, Research from members and feedback from our subject consultation group suggested we combine our Primary and Secondary membership publications into one. It was felt it was important for teachers to know what is happening in schools in a wider context, and with some members schools being all-through or middle schools, limiting their access was unhelpful.In the new-look D&T Practice there is content on both Primary and Secondary D&T, but crucially it will give schools an oversight of what is taking place in...
Embed 3D Printing into your Primary Design & Technology Curriculum, We are collaborating with CREATE Education to introduce a program for Primary schools to embed 3D Printing into your curriculum! Take a look a the webinar which explains the programme. Twenty 3D Printers are available to be loaned to 20 Primary Schools across the UK in 2022. Contact amelia.wright@data.org.uk for further info.Each printer will spend 5 weeks within the school, whilst teachers deliver a fully supported program of resources and activities to their pupils. The aim is to demonstrate the value of this technology
Apply now: Oak National Academy – Subject Lesson and Pedagogical Reviewer (Primary), The Design & Technology Association is delighted to have won the tender to deliver curriculum content across Key Stages 1-4 as part of the Oak National Academy’s next stage of curriculum delivery. This next stage of work with Oak is noteworthy, as it is the first time that any government-funded body worldwide has attempted to create and host best-practice curriculum content across all subjects on a free-to-all user basis. We are now seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced primary...
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