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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...
Skills for Industry launches in Warwickshire, On Tuesday 4th April 2017, representatives from Underground Professional Services Limited (UnPS), together with The Design and Technology Association, launched a Skills for Industry programme, supporting five local secondary schools in the Rugby area. Over one hundred, year 7 and 8 pupils, at Harris C of E Academy, Kineton High School, Southam College, Avon Valley and Rugby Free Secondary School will take part in a Skills for Industry Programme designed to bring employment skills into their classrooms. Through the Skills for Industry programme, teachers and pupils get a real opportunity to meet...
EEF National Apprenticeship Week 2018 - Essential Facts and Figures, National Apprenticeship Week takes place this week (5th – 9th March) with a focus on how apprenticeships work for employers, individuals, the community and the economy. On top of this, it’s also the Year of Engineering. EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, has provided 10 key facts about manufacturing and engineering apprenticeships and why they are so important for the sector. 72% of manufacturers say raising awareness of apprenticeships will get more young people into engineering[1] 79% of manufacturers were committed to recruiting engineering apprentices in...
Teacher Industry Placements available now across the Country, Would you like the opportunity to work with a UK-based design, manufacturing, engineering or construction business? Five Industry placements have just come available in the Midlands and the Skipton area. Please contact Lata Patel lata.patel@data.org.uk for further information. Places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. for half term: 17-21 February 2020 Coventry The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) MTC provide integrated manufacturing system solutions across diverse sectors such as automotive, aerospace, rail, food & drink construction Nuneaton JJ Churchill Ltd...
School-Centred Initial Teacher Training Programme, We are delighted to be offering a Design and Technology focused School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programme which kicks off on the 5th of September, 2022 and concludes on the 3rd of July, 2023 for The Pioneers Partnership. Trainees at The Pioneers Partnership gain QTS on completion of the one-year school-centred programme.. Despite the focus being on secondary education, trainees will be looking at primary and post-16 education to give them a holistic view of the D&T landscape. There will be an in-depth breakdown of the subject within the National...
London South Bank University (LSBU) Open Evening , The recent LSBU Open Evening brought together teachers in D&T and included key figures from the sector including our CEO Tony Ryan and active participation from the Design & Technology Association team. The evening provided a first-hand look at LSBU's design and technology courses, including BSc (Hons) Engineering Product Design, BSc (Hons) Product Design, and BSc (Hons) Product Design & Developer Engineer Apprenticeship programs. These courses focus on practical skills and knowledge in their respective fields. Attendees explored LSBU's design, technology, and engineering facilities through a facility tour,...
Siemens' Train the Trainer Event , Our curriculum consultant Paul Woodward recently took part in the Siemens ‘Train the Trainer’ event at Rivergate House in Newbury. The three-day event aimed to equip delegates with the tools and knowledge needed to inspire and prepare the next generation of designers and engineers focused on the fundamentals of Solid Edge software. Through live demonstrations, hands-on training and Q&A sessions, the event provided a comprehensive guide for training teachers and whole departments. What is Solid Edge? Solid Edge is a professional computer-aided design (CAD) software used for product development and...
Designing 123 pdf copy, Designing 123 Autumn 2022 Designing magazine is a showcase for excellence in design across all phases of education, from primary schools to universities, and in commercial and industrial design. Its regular features include interviews with top designers in product design, architecture, engineering, fashion design, food, etc and includes examples of the best work taking place in schools in the UK and across the world. Designing is an inspiration to all budding designers, as well as being informative and challenging in the ideas it includes. Designing is delivered to D&T Association members as part...
D&T Practice 1.2022 pdf copy, D&T Practice 1.2022 pdf copy D&T Practice is an A4 magazine publication offering practical ideas and solutions to primary and secondary classroom teaching in Design and Technology and the best of practice. Covering all focus areas, it includes case studies of classroom projects, product and resource reviews and profiles of companies in the field, as well as news about the Design and Technology Association and events and activities taking place in design and technology. D&T Practice is published three times a year and is available to Primary and Secondary Association members and...
Delivering skills, often lacking, to the next generation of D&T teachers, D&TA providing specialist training for SCITT trainees at Pioneers Partnership SCITT For 30 years I have taught in or led Design and Technology departments, and in the last few years, I have seen a real need for additional support and training for D&T teachers. Where possible, I have tried to provide support, resources, or training to help them, but this was often limited by my full-time teaching commitments. Earlier this year I decided it was time to leave the classroom and return to the UK where...
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