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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 journey of discovery and learning. Essence...
V&A Innovate National Schools Challenge 2021-22, Take part in the V&A Innovate National Schools Challenge in the Autumn Term! We’re asking students in years 7, 8 and 9 to work in teams of 4-6 to design a solution to a real-world problem. Students can choose to explore one of three contextual challenges inspired by the V&A’s new Design 1900-Now galleries that ask critical questions about the issues shaping our world: Renew: How might we give objects, materials and spaces a second life?Connect: How might we better connect with each other?Move: How might we keep active...
The Tour Continues, Our CEO Tony Ryan has been touring across the length and breadth of the UK to meet with D&T Teachers in response to the recently released Education Policy Institute research paper 'Spotlight on D&T'. The report includes some incredibly alarming figures including that the number of students who took D&T at GCSE level fell by half (44% to 22%) from 2009 to 2020. In fact, figures have steadily fallen for the last 20 years and will continue to descend without intervention. We have already held meetings in Birmingham, London, Brighton, Liverpool, Manchester and...
Live podcast recording: The Design & Technology Association by the London Design Festival, LIVE 'Designed for Life' Podcast recording: The Design & Technology Association, with Yewande Akinola, Engineer Designer & Innovator DURING - London Design Festival AT - The Victoria and Albert Museum ON - 21 September 2022 FREE using this code GDF22Speaker when you register for the event Book FREE live tickets for you and your year 12 and 13s to watch a conversation with Yewande Akinola, Engineer Designer & Innovator about her journey as a chartered...
Foster + Partners Inspires Educators through D&T Association’s Teachers in Residence Programme, Foster + Partners recently hosted five educators as part of the D&T Association’s transformative Teachers in Residence Programme. Led by Peter Garstecki, Education Manager at Foster + Partners, the placement aimed to introduce the intricacies of Architecture, Engineering, and Design from an industry perspective to educators. Program Highlights and Positive Outcomes The placement, while intense, proved to be rewarding. Educators gained valuable insights into Architecture, Engineering, and Design, acquiring skills crucial for future teaching. Engaging moments during the program fostered professional development. Exposure...
Home of 2030, Young Persons' Design Challenge, George Clarke Launches Future Home Design Competition for Young People Renowned architect and TV presenter George Clarke is today launching a government-sponsored national design challenge for young people to create the home of the future – the Home of 2030. The presenter of Channel 4 programmes Restoration Man, George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces and Old House New Home, is launching a nationwide challenge for young people aged between 11 and 25. The challenge, created by his education charity MOBIE – Ministry of Building Innovation and Education - is asking...
INSET at Abbey Infant School, Paul Woodward, Design & Technology Association Curriculum Consultant, recently conducted a highly informative INSET session at Abbey Infant School, focusing on essential aspects of the design and technology curriculum. Aims Teachers aimed to understand how prototyping fits into the design process, explore ways to check out existing products and designers, learn about coming up with ideas, and figure out how to evaluate and assess things. The bespoke training also included coverage of the health and safety implications of D&T within the primary sector. The session aimed to reinforce...
Are you a Teaching School or Multi-Academy Trust?, The government recently announced the Strategic School Improvement Fund, a grant aimed at supporting a broad range of school improvement activities for primary, secondary and middle schools, and including special schools and pupil referral units. Applications are invited from teaching schools, multi-academy trust and local authorities, who can apply for funding to address local improvement priorities across a group of schools who meet the government’s eligibility criteria. We would welcome the opportunity to work alongside you to develop and deliver a programme focussing on teaching methods and approaches...
DesignLab Nation, DesignLab Nation is part of the V&A’s National Schools Programme, which aims to inspire the next generation of designers, makers and innovators and expand the reach of the V&A collections. The programme brings together secondary schools in partnership with regional museums, designers, industries and the V&A to engage students and support teachers through in-depth design projects. There are still places available for their CPD session for secondary school teachers at Ipswich Museum on Thursday 14 July from 4–6.30pm. This CPD session will introduce teachers to DesignLab Nation, with the opportunity to explore this year's...
New Blueprint 1000 Member, We are thrilled to welcome new member Solid Solutions to Blueprint 1000. Blueprint 1000 is a scheme set up by the Design and Technology Association to connect education and industry. The skills gap in design sector is widening which is why projects like this are so valuable. With over 20 years of experience, Solid Solutions accounts for almost 80% of all of the SolidWorks CAD software sales in the UK and Ireland. SolidWorks is a 3D CAD software that enables engineers and designers to create, simulate, and validate their designs. It is used...
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