The Design & Technology Association

🚨 Not long left to book onto the new Primary Core Health & Safety Initial Course! Looking to boost your skills and enhance safety in your classroom? Our Primary Core Health & Safety (PHS) Initial Training Course is here! 🌟 This brand-new course offers the perfect opportunity to get accredited and ensure your classroom meets the highest safety standards. With only a few places available, it’s a limited chance to gain essential knowledge and grow your expertise. 👨🏫 🗓️ 6th November 2024 ⏰ 09:00 - 16:00 Don't wait—reserve your spot now and step up your safety game! 🔗 tinyurl.com/337dtpk2 #TeacherTraining #HealthAndSafety #PrimaryTeachers #CPD #Accreditation #NewCourse #ClassroomSafety

⚠️ Not long left to enter! The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering is offering an incredible opportunity for your students to shine on a global stage. The ‘Create the Trophy’ competition invites young people to design the next QEPrize trophy using cutting-edge 3D technology. Encourage your students to unleash their creativity—winners will see their design awarded in London and displayed in the Science Museum! Plus, they’ll win a high-end laptop and a 3D model of their trophy. 🏆 The competition closes on the 29th November 2024. Inspire your students to enter today! Find out more 🔗 tinyurl.com/9yjwtfh5 #QEPrize #STEME #3DDesign #FutureEngineers #StudentCompetition #EngineeringInnovation #TechEducation #EngineeringForChange #FutureInventors #YoungDesigners #ScienceMuseum

🪑 Ready to inspire creativity and innovation? Join us for the Furniture Design Webinar! This is a fantastic opportunity for secondary D&T teachers to explore a brand-new context developed with the The Furniture Makers' Company and KI. We’ll also discuss a fantastic competition that provides students with the opportunity to apply their skills and showcase their talents. Don’t miss this chance to engage your students with real-world challenges in furniture design and sustainable manufacturing, all while seamlessly linking to the National Curriculum. 🗓️ 14th Nov 2024 ⏰ 16:30 - 17:30 Register your place today! 🔗 tinyurl.com/yuma9cba #FurnitureDesign #DesignTechnology #DT #Webinar

📣 Primary Teachers—Your Input Matters! Help shape the future of textile education in UK primary schools by taking part in the Textiles Skills Centre’s quick, anonymous survey. 🧵 In just 10-15 minutes, you can help guide crucial resources and training for textile-based learning. Survey closes 8th November 2024—make your voice count! Find out more 🔗 tinyurl.com/4bhwuxrw #TextileEducation #PrimaryTeachers #FutureOfLearning #DT #DesignTechnology

🚀 Exciting news! The Print Lab Make:able Challenge is back in collaboration with Autodesk. Creators of all ages are invited to design and 3D print a product or prototype that enhances the daily life of someone with a disability or an elderly individual. Participants get the chance to showcase their journey in a video submission for a shot at winning incredible prizes! 🏆✨ Are you ready to make a difference with your creativity? Submissions deadline: 15th May 2025 🗓️ Get inspired and join the challenge! 🔗 tinyurl.com/ysc3rts3 #MakeAble #3DPrinting #AccessibleDesign #Innovation #DT #DesignTechnology

📢 D&T teachers: Interested in using 3D printing to engage SEN pupils? Join our FREE D&T Network Meeting! Led by Joe Ferguson from Three Ways School and Sonya Horton of Create Education, this session covers practical tips, real-world examples, and strategies for adapting 3D printing to meet diverse learning needs. Perfect for teachers wanting hands-on advice and creative solutions. Secure your spot and empower your SEN students! Register now 🔗 tinyurl.com/45fm5v8v #DT #SENeducation #3DPrinting #InclusiveLearning #TeacherCPD #DesignTechnology #HandsonLearning #InnovateEducation

Tune into our latest podcast episode with Dr Hilary Leevers, Chief Executive of EngineeringUK for a special feature on Tomorrow's Engineers Week, taking place from the 11th to the 15th November 2024! 🎙️ We’re diving into game-changing stories, advice from top engineers, and insights that show how bright the future can be with engineering. As always, a special thank you to The Edge Foundation for their continued support. Listen now 🎧 tinyurl.com/3es7uykv #TomorrowsEngineers #STEM #FutureEngineers #EngineeringInspiration #Innovation #STEMCareers #EngineeringTheFuture

OCR would love to know what you like about the KS4 food and/or textiles qualifications you teach, and what you think could be improved. Please complete their short survey for: Food: tinyurl.com/4rzttrvn Textiles: tinyurl.com/3p8j2rzx Complete one or both of the surveys and be in with a chance of winning a £25 voucher. There are two £25 prizes up for grabs for each survey. It won’t take long and your feedback is gratefully received. Terms and conditions apply. For any questions regarding this survey, please contact: OCR.Research@ocr.org.uk #KS4Teachers #OCRSurvey #FoodEducation #TextilesEducation #TeacherFeedback #EducationSurvey #TeachKS4 #GCSEFood #GCSETextiles #CurriculumDevelopment

🚀 Ready to transform your KS3 Design and Technology teaching? Join us for a full-day course on Embedding Contextual NEA Skills! 🗓️ 21st Nov 2024 ⏰ 09:30 - 16:30 📍 Birmingham This hands-on workshop, led by expert Lol Conway, will equip you with innovative teaching strategies, a user-focused approach, and a toolkit tailored to enhance your classroom practice. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your students' learning experience! 🔗 tinyurl.com/mr2n9d8m #DT #TeacherTraining #DesignTechnology #KS3 #ProfessionalDevelopment #InnovativeTeaching

Design for Planet Festival 2024 is just around the corner on the 6th of November! 🌍 Hosted by the Design Council, the sustainable design event of the year will bring together leaders from design, business and government to tackle this year’s crucial theme of designing for Planet Positive Business. The online festival is FREE to all. Register today at 🔗 https://lnkd.in/emyyHQXv #DesignForPlanet #PlanetPositive #SustainableDesign #DesignForPlanetFestival #ClimateAction #EcoInnovation #GreenBusiness #SustainableFuture #DesignCouncil #CircularEconomy #PlanetPositiveBusiness #EcoConscious #FutureOfDesign #SustainableEvent #DesignForChange