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.

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

📊 Did you know?79% of students usually have two or more snacks on a school day.This month, we’re joining British Nutriti...
01/09/2026

📊 Did you know?
79% of students usually have two or more snacks on a school day.

This month, we’re joining British Nutrition Foundation to celebrate Snacktember 26!

Together, we will be encouraging pupils to make healthier snack choices.

It’s going to be Snack-tastic! Find out more here 🔗 nutrition.org.uk/snack-tember-2026

🎙️ Designed for Life Podcast - In conversation with Phil CottonIn this episode, Tony Ryan sits down with teacher and Lea...
21/08/2026

🎙️ Designed for Life Podcast - In conversation with Phil Cotton

In this episode, Tony Ryan sits down with teacher and Learnbylayers founder Phil Cotton to explore the growing role of 3D printing in schools, from its early adoption in D&T classrooms to supporting teachers with ready-to-teach resources used in schools around the world.

They also look ahead to Phil’s latest venture, Studylayers and the opportunities for online revision and STEM learning.

Grab a cuppa and join the conversation. Listen to Designed for Life, in conversation with Phil Cotton 🔗 tinyurl.com/4rbphhrk

🎨 A great opportunity for design & technology and engineering teachers to connect, share ideas and find inspiration.The ...
21/08/2026

🎨 A great opportunity for design & technology and engineering teachers to connect, share ideas and find inspiration.

The Young Victoria and Albert Museum and Cambridge OCR are hosting a Design Teacher Network event on Thursday 1st October, with the Design & Technology Association’s Ryan Ball joining Gary Butterfield and the Cambridge OCR team as a speaker.

✨ Hear from inspiring voices in design & technology
🏛️ Explore the Young V&A’s Design Gallery
🖨️ Try RISO printing and create a badge inspired by the galleries
🤝 Meet fellow teachers and the Young V&A design education team

📅 1st October, 16:30pm - 18:30pm
📍 Young V&A, London

Find out more about the event and sign up for free today 🔗 tinyurl.com/5dxjwrbd

GCSE Results Day 2026 📚Today marks an important milestone for thousands of young people receiving their GCSE and vocatio...
20/08/2026

GCSE Results Day 2026 📚

Today marks an important milestone for thousands of young people receiving their GCSE and vocational and technical qualification results.

For design and technology, the latest figures provide plenty to reflect on, from subject choices and gender balance to the grades achieved across D&T, Engineering and Food Preparation & Nutrition. There’s much to celebrate, much to learn from and plenty of opportunity to keep championing the value of design and technology and the exciting pathways it can open for young people 💡

A huge thank you to the teachers who have supported students throughout their journey 👏

See our full analysis of the 2026 results on the D&T Association website 🔗 tinyurl.com/4ka9awjk

19/08/2026

🌉 Engineering wonders - Millau Viaduct

What does it take to design one of the world’s most striking bridges?

The Millau Viaduct offers a fascinating case study in design, engineering and problem-solving, with plenty to explore from a design & technology perspective. From its ambitious scale to the decisions behind its structure, there’s more to this engineering wonder than meets the eye.

Discover the full story and explore the design & technology connections 🔗 tinyurl.com/3j5embb8

18/08/2026

🛋️ Design icons: The Anglepoise lamp

What makes the Anglepoise lamp such an enduring design icon? With its distinctive form and clever mechanism, the Anglepoise has a fascinating design story that connects engineering, functionality and the needs of the user.

For design and technology teachers, it offers plenty to explore, from mechanisms and materials to ergonomics and product development 🔧

Discover the story behind this iconic design and explore its classroom potential in the full article 🔗 tinyurl.com/mrhsu6x3

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