The Design and Technology Association

The Design and Technology Association The Design & Technology Association, supporting teachers in the UK. Visit: www.designtechnology.org.uk

Provides support, advice and subject leadership for all those involved in D&T education.Whether working in a primary or secondary school, a university or school-based training institution, a local authority or as a consultant, there are services to make professional life easier and more effective.Strength in numbers is important - a large and growing membership of over 33,000 helps the D&T Associa

tion to develop and present a strategic vision for the subject, representing the views of the subject community to national policy makers, together with other government agencies and partners.Listening carefully to the members and working hard means that the D&T Association can provide services, events, publications and other benefits tailored to individual needs - at affordable prices.

🎙️ Designed for Life Podcast - Live at New Designers 2026The latest episode of Designed for Life takes us to New Designe...
10/09/2026

🎙️ Designed for Life Podcast - Live at New Designers 2026

The latest episode of Designed for Life takes us to New Designers in London, showcasing the work of more than 2,500 emerging designers across product design, textiles, graphics and contemporary crafts.

Tony Ryan went along to meet some of the designers behind the projects and explore their ideas, processes and inspirations. 💡 For design and technology teachers, the episode offers plenty of inspiration for classroom conversations around materials, users, problem solving, innovation and career pathways.

From Freddie Bowhill’s user-focused A-FRAME rooftop tent to Freja Malle Høyer’s creative textile work, discover projects that could spark discussion and new ideas with your students.

Listen to the latest episode of Designed for Life and discover the emerging designers shaping the future of design 🔗 tinyurl.com/ycxjah

💻 A significant milestone for the Design & Technology Association, our new digital platform is now live. After more than...
08/09/2026

💻 A significant milestone for the Design & Technology Association, our new digital platform is now live.

After more than three years of planning, development and testing, we’ve created a new digital home designed to better support teachers, schools, members and the wider D&T community.

✨ A completely redesigned website
📚 Easier access to resources and support
🛒 A new online shop
👤 A new member and user portal
🦺 A new Health & Safety platform

This represents a major investment in the Association’s digital infrastructure, creating a stronger foundation for how we support the subject and the teachers who teach it.

And this is just the beginning. The new platform gives us the foundations to continue developing new services and ways to support the D&T community.

👀 Take a look, explore what’s new and find out more about what this investment means for the future of design & technology. Read the full article to find out more 🔗 tinyurl.com/5857ykhj

Calling all secondary teachers!Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is back 🚀Created for students aged 11–18, our free, award-winn...
08/09/2026

Calling all secondary teachers!

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is back 🚀

Created for students aged 11–18, our free, award-winning innovation programme and tech-for-good competition helps young people develop future-ready skills, solve real-world challenges and turn creative ideas into positive impact.

Last year, we reached over 84,000 young people across the UK and Ireland. And this year, we want to reach even more.

Every young person has the potential to shape tomorrow.​ Help them start today: www.SolveforTomorrowUK.com

07/09/2026

New to teaching design and technology? 💡

Build your confidence, strengthen your subject knowledge and develop practical skills with our three-day, face-to-face course.

Designed specifically for secondary teachers and ECTs with little or no prior D&T experience, this practical course will help you:

🛠️ Develop confidence with materials, processes, CAD and CAM
📚 Plan a broad, balanced and progressive D&T curriculum
💡 Explore design thinking and contextual approaches
🎯 Plan for progression, stretch and challenge
🚀 Prepare students for future learning and employment

📅 6th - 8th October 2026
⏰ 9:30 - 16:30
📍 Banbury

Join Curriculum Consultant Lol Conway and gain practical ideas, knowledge and confidence to deliver an engaging design and technology curriculum.

Register today and take the next step in your D&T teaching journey 🔗 tinyurl.com/2rv3pf7b

05/09/2026

What could the next step after GCSE look like for D&T students? 🚀

This webinar from the Gatsby Charitable Foundation and colleagues explores how T Levels can support progression into further study, industry placements and future careers.

Teachers will discover relevant T Level pathways across areas including engineering & manufacturing, textiles, electrotechnical and graphic design, alongside opportunities to ask questions and explore free supporting resources.

📚 The session is also relevant to Art and Science teachers, and parents, so please share it with your networks.

Register now to explore the opportunities T Levels can offer D&T students 🔗 tinyurl.com/z6sbnb8d

🌟 Meet Jenny Dhami, Regional D&T LeaderTeacher of D&T and SCITT D&T Subject Pedagogy Lead, Jenny brings a wealth of expe...
04/09/2026

🌟 Meet Jenny Dhami, Regional D&T Leader

Teacher of D&T and SCITT D&T Subject Pedagogy Lead, Jenny brings a wealth of experience in curriculum development, sustainability and teacher education.

From more than tripling GCSE D&T uptake at her school to creating resources for Oak National Academy and BBC Bitesize, Jenny is passionate about strengthening the subject and inspiring the next generation of designers.

As a Regional D&T Leader, she’s helping teachers connect locally, share good practice and access opportunities to develop their teaching.

Together, we can build stronger D&T communities, region by region. 💡

Find out more about the Regional D&T Leaders network and connect with your local leader 🔗 tinyurl.com/3kxuw47t

04/09/2026

♻️ Embedding Sustainability into the D&T Curriculum with Junk Kouture

Finding ways to embed sustainability into a busy D&T curriculum can be challenging, but small changes can make a big difference.

A new webinar explores how teachers can use waste materials and creative projects to bring sustainability, circular thinking and problem-solving into existing teaching, without having to redesign the whole curriculum.

Discover how Junk Kouture can provide engaging, fully resourced project ideas, helping students transform everyday waste into extraordinary designs. ♻️✨

Register your place today and discover practical ways to make sustainability an exciting and manageable part of your D&T teaching 🔗 tinyurl.com/5a93tt6p

03/09/2026

Step into industry with Teachers in Residence 🏭

Want to deepen your understanding of how industries work?

Teachers in Residence offers three to five days of hands-on experience with a UK organisation, giving you the chance to see different roles, processes and career pathways up close.

You’ll gain practical knowledge, make valuable industry connections and bring back real-world insights that can inform your teaching and help your students see where design and technology could take them.

Ready to experience industry for yourself? Explore the programme and register your interest 🔗 tinyurl.com/2ps3f76e

📐 Cambridge National Engineering and GCSE Design & Technology: Getting Started with Onshape (Webinar 1)Design and techno...
03/09/2026

📐 Cambridge National Engineering and GCSE Design & Technology: Getting Started with Onshape (Webinar 1)

Design and technology teachers can join the first of three free webinars from Onshape by PTC, in collaboration with Cambridge OCR, designed to help them get started with using Onshape in the classroom.

📅 16th September 2026
⏰ 16:00 - 17:30

The introductory session will cover account setup, IT considerations, classes and assignments, plus key tools to support students throughout the design process.

Find out more and register for the webinar 🔗 tinyurl.com/5222mfha

📣 Only 250 guides available this September!Want to give your school’s D&T funding a boost this term? DTA have teamed up ...
02/09/2026

📣 Only 250 guides available this September!

Want to give your school’s D&T funding a boost this term? DTA have teamed up with easyfundraising.org.uk to bring you the Ultimate Guide to easyfundraising, packed with practical tips on getting started, engaging your school community and raising more.

With easyfundraising, your parents and wider community can raise free donations for your school when they shop online with participating retailers, at no extra cost to them.

Education causes have already raised over £19 million through easyfundraising.

There are only 250 guides available, so register your school and claim yours today 👇
easyfundraising.org.uk/dt-association

Already registered? Book a coaching call to get your guide using the link here 🔗 fundraisingspecialists.youcanbook.me

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