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In Conversation with Debbie Inman

Talent partner at Bulletproof , Debbie Inman, This is the second of three in our short mini-series on Teachers in Residence, the initiative within the Design and Technology Association that places teachers in business and industry placements, within which they gain a detailed perspective of the company, learn more about the sector that the business works within, thus allowing them to return to school empowered with this experience and with a knowledge base that enables them to answer that question "Miss/Sir, what's it like to work in..." ...

In Conversation with Claire Holman

Modelmaking professional and lecturer at Arts University Bournemouth, Claire Holman, In this episode, we are in conversation with Claire Holman, modelmaking professional and lecturer at Arts University Bournemouth. Listen here Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts We follow Claire's journey from a fairly nomadic start as her family moved first to Zambia and then to England, closely followed by Scotland as her father's work dictated their journey. This was followed at age sixteen by Claire leaving school and taking on a YTS course (if you are old enough, you know....

The Excellence Award for Outstanding Industry Engagement (Industry Partner)

This award sponsored by OnePlanet recognises a business’s outstanding contribution to design and technology education through its ongoing relationship and activities with an individual school or group of schools. The successful business needs to demonstrate how their engagement with pupils has enriched the curriculum offer in design and technology for the engaged school(s). Evidence provided by a nominated Industry could include: Positive relationships with a school through schemes like Blueprint 1000, that have resulted in reciprocal relationships, involving pupils and school representatives Because of...

Michael Nelson

Michael Nelson, 17 years secondary teaching experience, across GCSE AQA RM, Graphics, Electronics, Product Design and Edexcel A Level Product Design. I was a HOD for 8 years within a secondary school, developing it from “unsatisfactory” to “good with outstanding features”, developing curriculum, policies and procedures. Digital D&T Specialist from CAD to Code. North East Event Partner for VEX Robotics and Autodesk specialist for Fusion 360 and Inventor. Primary CAD and control with Robotics too, with working knowledge in quality transition.

Earth Day 2025

Celebrate Earth Day with Free Resources to Support Sustainability in D&T, This Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the role that design and technology can play in building a more sustainable future — and to inspire students to think critically about the impact of the products they create and use. Whether you're looking to update your own knowledge, refresh your teaching, or spark new conversations in the classroom, there are a range of free, high-quality resources available to support you. Explore the E-Learning...

Siobhan O'Mahony

Siobhan O'Mahony, I am a registered Public Health Nutritionist, with over 10 years’ experience working with the Health and Wellbeing Service at Leeds City Council. We provide practical and classroom based training specialising in cooking, nutrition and food skills. The training is centrally run and can also be delivered in your school to your full team of staff. The training includes theory, lesson planning, planning schemes of work, assessment, hands-on cookery, knife skills and nutrition. Cooking in the curriculum – full day training sessions Cooking in the...

In Conversation with Jason Reagin

IBCP Coordinator, Chadwick International School, South Korea, Jason Reagin, Podcast, in two parts, brought to you by The Design and Technology Association in partnership with The Edge Foundation. Listen to part one and Part Two I am delighted to be in conversation with International educator and leader, IB guru and podcast host Jason Reagin. Jason is currently the IBCP Coordinator at Chadwick International School, South Korea. Since completing his educational studies at the University of Georgia, USA. Jason has pretty...

Curriculum Review

Reports, We have actively contributed to the ongoing curriculum review with a series of detailed reports and collaborative efforts. These include a joint paper with the Design Council, NSEAD, and fifteen other organisations, alongside our own response informed by over 200 teacher submissions. There is widespread agreement that the existing curriculum requires substantial reform. The focus on STEM education and addressing the skills gap to support the industrial strategy offers hope for positioning D&T as a vital subject within schools. You can see all

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Drew Wicken

Drew Wicken, Drew Wicken graduated from the University of Greenwich in 2010 with a B.A. (Hons) in Design & Technology with Secondary Education. Drew later completed an M.A. in Education from the University of Wolverhampton. Drew has taught in various secondary schools nationwide, delivering design & technology education. Drew is the Director of Design & Technology and Vocational Education at the Co-op Academies Trust. In his role, Drew provides advice, guidance and support across all 30+ academies in all areas of Design & Technology and different vocational education offered. Drew...

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