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GCSE Results Day 2023 , Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Achievements Today marks an important milestone for thousands of students across the UK as GCSE results are released, ushering a mix of emotions for students and educators. This year, the significance of the occasion is underscored by a return to a semblance of normalcy. After a period of ongoing uncertainty and unprecedented challenges caused by the global pandemic, students across the nation have today received grades resulting from what, for most, will be the first formal examinations they have taken. Results ...
Design and Technology Association say farewell to Andy Mitchell, Deputy Chief Executive, Andy Mitchell Deputy Chief Executive has decided that it is time to move on and start the next chapter in his life, this week announcing that he will be standing down from his post at the Association this summer. Although there is no doubt that this has been a tough decision for Andy, he feels that after 13 years in post this is the right time to move on. He refuses to use the word ‘retirement’ as “there is still so much to do”....
Curriculum Design Lead (CDL) - Oak National Academy – Design & Technology, Role Context 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. To manage the first stages of this work, the Design & Technology...
Design and Technology Summer School and COVID-19 crisis, It is with much regret but will come as no surprise to most, to hear that we have decided to cancel our 2020 Summer School planned for Friday 3rd July 2020 in its current format. This year’s Summer School had been redesigned from its traditional two-days to one day only, following feedback from teachers who wanted to attend in 2019 but were unable to justify the cost from stretched school budgets or were unable to take two days away from their students. We addressed the school duration and the...
Planning a return to school-based practise in design and technology, A phased return to a new version of normal Last week my wife and I both received the same email from my daughter’s school where she is currently a year 10 student. I should state that we are fortunate in that the school is truly outstanding (beyond any Ofsted measures) and their handling of the COVID-19 crisis has been exceptional, weekly updates for parents and constant contact between teachers and students with some very creative and challenging learning assignments. The email outlined the school leadership’s...
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 each phase and address issues such...
Industry heavyweights Jonny Ive, Will Butler-Adams and Yewande Akinola back our vision to Reimagine D&T in schools, The Design and Technology Association were at the V&A Museum on Monday 24 July, launching our highly anticipated Vision Paper for 2023. Backed by Sir Jony Ive, Will Butler‑Adams OBE and Yewande Akinola among others, the paper highlights the urgent need for revitalising design and technology in the education system and calls for decisive action to address the decline of this key curriculum subject. Download the Reimagining D&T document Teachers nationwide unite to inform...
Technology, Design and Innovation (TDI) Challenge goes Online for 2020, The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) have launched the 2020 edition of the Technology, Design and Innovation (TDI) Challenge.The flagship schools’ competition, which has been running for 17 years, will return in 2020 with a twist. Due to the current Coronavirus situation in the UK, a new format for the 2020 edition of TDI is being launched online. The aim of the competition is similar to previous years with Secondary School Students being asked to design their own product or concept and explain its application. This...
Design and Technology Association Hosts Webinar by Blueprint 1000 Member Autodesk, The Design and Technology Association hosted an educational webinar delivered by our Blueprint 1000 member, Autodesk. The event focused on unveiling the potential of Fusion 360, Autodesk's cutting-edge design and engineering software, and its transformative impact on educational settings. This exclusive webinar brought together educators, from high schools to universities to explore the dynamic capabilities of Fusion 360. Fusion 360 The session kicked off with an insightful overview of Fusion 360's comprehensive features, delivered by Autodesk's expert presenter Oliver Briggs. Oliver delved into...
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 and clearly embed...
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