The Design and Technology Association supports and champions design and technology education in schools. They aim to provide teachers with the tools, knowledge and information they need to become more effective, more experienced and more efficient, with access to expert opinions and high quality resources.

A set of design guides for Key Stage Four focusing on food technology providing a straightforward way for students to become familiar with the sorts of questions they should ask when designing for a particular focus area.

A set of design guides for Key Stage Four focusing on electronic products providing a...

This Working Paper has been written to inform all those who are concerned about the status and nature of Design & Technology in the secondary school curriculum. It has been developed in response to the serious and continuing decline in the uptake of GCSE Design & Technology since the subject was introduced...

This collection of short videos link to the D&T curriculum. Each video has been created by STEM Ambassador as part of the ...

Prior to 1989 subjects such as CDT (Craft, Design and Technology - still then often called woodwork, metalwork and technical drawing in schools), Home Economics, Textiles (or Needlework) and Electronics were all separate subjects in secondary schools.

Since the introduction of the first National Curriculum...

This glossary, produced by the Nuffield Foundation, explains many of the terms used in design and technology teaching. It is based on the terms which can be found in the Nuffield Primary Design and Technology and information technology materials related to the National Curriculum, but is also relevant to many other...

The Nuffield Foundation began supporting design and technology in 1990 by establishing the Nuffield Design and Technology Project. The project's approach focused on 'combining the intellectual with the practical'. A wide range of curriculum materials were produced that work well in the classroom.

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The Nuffield Foundation began supporting design and technology in 1990 by establishing the Nuffield Design and Technology Project. The project's approach focused on 'combining the intellectual with the practical'. A wide range of curriculum materials were produced that work well in the classroom. This collection...

An introduction from the Nuffield Foundation to the Designing at Key Stage Three suite. This short guide describes the purpose of different elements of the resources package, and how they can be used together to support students' learning.

Produced in 1982, this Assessment of Performance Unit discussion document was based on a report prepared by a special working group of the APU which was submitted to the Unit in the Summer of 1980. The group was asked:

This case study from Ofsted shows how one secondary school integrated computer-aided design and manufacture (CAD/CAM) into their design and technology provision.

At Ripley St Thomas Church of England school, students use professional standard software and manufacturing equipment confidently, developing...

This set of subject criteria were produced by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) in 2006 for Awarding Bodies to produce design and technology specifications for teaching in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

AS and A level subject criteria are intended to set out the knowledge, understanding...

A series of specifications for the GCSE design and technology modules.