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This is a draft letter for members to use to contact their local MPs to lobby support for the future of design and technology in the curriculum in England.

Members are advised to make contact with their local MP and arrange a face to face meeting to put forward the case for design and technology in the curriculum and question the Coalition government?s long term strategy for reform of the education system.

A briefing paper has been added to this website for members to use outlining some of the key issues in relation to the Tickel Report on Early Years, the Wolf Report on Vocational Education, The Schools White Paper 2010the National Curriculum Review and the E-Bacc.

Thursday 23rd April to Saturday 25th April 2009

Ettington Chase
Banbury Road
Ettington
CV37 7NZ

Date(s): February 29th 2012
Title of course: SPECIALIST EXTENSION LEVEL: WOOD SAWING MACHINES (S1HS) AND PLANER/THICKNESSER MACHINES (S8HS) ? REFRESHER COURSE
Time(s): 9.00am to 4.00pm
Venue: SW16.

Course tutor: Judi Greenhalgh

Course details: This nationally accredited 1-day practical course will prepare teachers, technicians and support staff in Design and Technology Departments to meet the requirements of the TDA/D&TA 'Health and Safety Training Standards in Design and Technology' and BS4163: 2007 'Health and safety for design and technology in schools and similar establishments'.

This course will provide ?refresher training? on two of the Specialist Extension Levels, i.e. S1HS - WOOD SAWING MACHINES and S8HS - PLANER/THICKNESSER MACHINES.

Please note - this 'refresher' course is suitable for staff who already hold certification on this range of machines, but whose certification is now over 5 years old. Courses for those staff who require ?initial? training is advertised separately. Course members will undertake a variety of practical exercises during the day. Machines covered will include the circular saw, narrow band saw, compound mitre saw, fretsaw and the combined planer-thicknesser. Course members will receive a course pack covering current legislation and the knowledge, skills and understanding required to safely use this range of woodworking machinery in schools.

Course members who have recently completed the TDA/D&TA 'Core' Level Training, and have submitted their portfolio of evidence for accreditation, will be able to add these 2 course units to their D&TA accreditation.

Cost of training:£300.00 per person including resources and Free Memory stick with useful resources on. Refreshments also provided.
25.00 per head for new accreditation and £10.00 per head for additional awards.

Further details:
To reserve a place please contact Judi Greenhalgh at datecheducation@yahoo.co.uk or ring 07773 461772





Date(s): March 2012
Title of course: SPECIALIST EXTENSION LEVEL: WOOD SAWING MACHINES (S1HS) AND PLANER/THICKNESSER MACHINES (S8HS) full accreditation for new award.
Time(s):
9.00am to 4.00pm


Venue: SW16
Course tutor: Judi Greenhalgh

Course details:
This nationally accredited 2-day practical course will prepare teachers, technicians and support staff in Design and Technology Departments to meet the requirements of the TDA/D&TA Health and Safety Training Standards in Design and Technology and BS4163: 2007 Health and safety for design and technology in schools and similar establishments.

This course will provide 'initial training' on two of the Specialist Extension Levels, i.e. S1HS - WOOD SAWING MACHINES and S8HS - PLANER/THICKNESSER MACHINES.

The course is suitable for those staff who require new certificates on this range of machines. This is not a refresher course for those who already have certificates or whose certificates have recently expired. Course members will undertake a variety of practical exercises over the 2 days to prepare them for the range of woodworking machining processes required to accurately and safely prepare materials within school workshops. Machines covered will include the circular saw, narrow band saw, compound mitre saw, fretsaws and the combined planer-thicknesser. Course members will receive a course pack covering current legislation and the knowledge, skills and understanding required to safely use this range of woodworking machinery in schools.

Course members who have recently completed the TDA/D&TA Core Level Training, and have submitted their portfolio of evidence for accreditation, will be able to add these 2 course units to their D&TA accreditation.

Cost of training:

£600.00 includes materials and resources to make a successful session.

Cost of accreditation: £25.00 per head for new accreditation

Further details: To reserve a place please contact Judi Greenhalgh at datecheducation@yahoo.co.uk or ring 07773 461772





Date: Monday 28th May 2012
Title of course: secondary core level health and safety accreditation.
Times: 1.30 pm to 5.30pm
Venue: Premier Inn, York Way, Kings Cross, London
Course tutor: Judi Greenhalgh

Course details: The Design and Technology Association (D&TA) health and safety standards cover all areas of work within design and technology and are relevant therefore to all teachers/technicians and support staff working in food, graphics, systems and control, textiles and resistant materials

This course will prepare colleagues to meet the D&TA Core Level training standards. Following the training, course members will be required to submit a personal portfolio to show evidence they meet the relevant standards to enable them to apply for national accreditation through the D&TA. This course fulfils OFSTED's 'safeguarding' criteria.
To be renewed every 3 to 5 years.

Cost of training: £200.00 per person including resources and Free Memory stick with useful resources on. Refreshments also provided.

Cost of Accreditation: £25.00 for new award or £10.00 renewal.

Specialist Levels Training can be arranged at follow up with portfolio if needed.

Further details: To reserve a place(s) or further information, contact Judi Greenhalgh on 07773 461772 0r email datecheducation@yahoo.co.uk or Contact Ben Hen-wicks at DATA.











Date: Monday 28th May 2012
Title of course: Dye Sublimation Work shop session : Textiles (Suitable for Primary and Low ability students)
Times: 9am to 1pm
Venue: Premier Inn, York Way, Kings Cross, London
Course tutor: Judi Greenhalgh

Course details: Using your own laptops to take on the Grid Magic Software ( for a limited time usage) this practical workshop will show you how to generate you own image onto different fabrics. You will then , make a few different items with fabric to take away with you. Schemes of work will be discussed and shown as well as how you can expand on this and turn it into an excellent fundraiser for your school.

Cost of training: £250.00 including refreshments and resources.

Further details: To reserve a place(s) or further information, contact Judi Greenhalgh on 07773 461772 0r email datecheducation@yahoo.co.uk or Contact Ben Hen-wicks at DATA.

Date: Tuesday 27th March 2012
Title of course: secondary core level health and safety accreditation.
Times: 12.30pm till 4.30pm
Venue: Northampton College, Booth lane, Northampton. Tbc.
Course tutor: Judi Greenhalgh

Course details: The Design and Technology Association (D&TA) health and safety standards cover all areas of work within design and technology and are relevant therefore to all teachers/technicians and support staff working in food, graphics, systems and control, textiles and resistant materials

This course will prepare colleagues to meet the D&TA Core Level training standards. Following the training, course members will be required to submit a personal portfolio to show evidence they meet the relevant standards to enable them to apply for national accreditation through the D&TA. This course fulfils OFSTED?s ?safeguarding? criteria.
To be renewed every 3 to 5 years.

Cost of training: £100.00 per person including resources and Free Memory stick with useful resources on. Refreshments also provided.

Cost of Accreditation: £25.00 for new award or £10.00 renewal.
Specialist Levels Training can be arranged at follow up with portfolio if needed.

Further details: To reserve a place(s) or further information, contact Judi Greenhalgh on 07773 461772 0r email datecheducation@yahoo.co.uk or Contact Ben Hen-wicks at DATA.

Date(s): Friday 20th April and Saturday 21st April
Title of course: SPECIALIST EXTENSION LEVEL: WOOD SAWING MACHINES (S1HS) AND PLANER/THICKNESSER MACHINES (S8HS) full accreditation for new award.
Time(s):
9.00am to 4.00pm

Venue: Shirebrook Academy, Nottingham.
Course tutor: Judi Greenhalgh
Course details:

This nationally accredited 2-day practical course will prepare teachers, technicians and support staff in Design and Technology Departments to meet the requirements of the TDA/D&TA Health and Safety Training Standards in Design and Technology and BS4163: 2007 Health and safety for design and technology in schools and similar establishments.

This course will provide 'initial training' on two of the Specialist Extension Levels, i.e. S1HS - WOOD SAWING MACHINES and S8HS - PLANER/THICKNESSER MACHINES.

The course is suitable for those staff who require new certificates on this range of machines. This is not a refresher course for those who already have certificates or whose certificates have recently expired. Course members will undertake a variety of practical exercises over the 2 days to prepare them for the range of woodworking machining processes required to accurately and safely prepare materials within school workshops. Machines covered will include the circular saw, narrow band saw, compound mitre saw, fretsaws and the combined planer-thicknesser. Course members will receive a course pack covering current legislation and the knowledge, skills and understanding required to safely use this range of woodworking machinery in schools.

Course members who have recently completed the TDA/D&TA Core Level Training, and have submitted their portfolio of evidence for accreditation, will be able to add these 2 course units to their D&TA accreditation.

Cost of training:

£300.00 includes materials and resources to make a successful session.
Cost of accreditation: £25.00 per head for new accreditation
Further details:

To reserve a place please contact Judi Greenhalgh at datecheducation@yahoo.co.uk or ring 07773 461772

PRIMARY Food curriculum
Date: 25th April 2012
Title of course: Primary Food and Food safety Level 2
Times: 9am to 4pm
Venue: Premier Inn, Kings Cross, York Way. London.
Course tutor: Judi Greenhalgh

Course details: This one day practical course is aimed at primary teachers who teach food elements in their curriculum, or after school clubs. It is suitable for teachers, HLTS's and D&T coordinators.

It will provide staff with an excellent opportunity to enhance and develop their knowledge, skills and understanding about food and cooking for the primary curriculum, specifically it will:
- increase teachers? confidence through a practical session,
- raise awareness of Health and Safety in teaching about food and nutrition;
- develop a supportive network between schools concerning food issues.
- provide teachers with a recognised Food Safety Level 2 qualification.

The day is broken down into the following two sessions:

1. Four hours spent on completion of the guided learning and exam. Note: an additional two hours of guided learning is required to be completed as pre-work using the Awarding Body's 'Question and Answer' book alongside the Food Safety handbook. (6 hours guided learning in total).
2. A hands-on practical session, using ingredients and relevant resources for KS2. Here, delegates will learn good practice, safe food preparation, recipe selection, safe use of equipment and discuss preparation of risk assessments.
This course fulfils OFSTED's 'safeguarding' criteria.

Cost of training: £250.00 per person including Food Safety level 2 delegate handbook and work book, exam and certificate, ingredients, resources to make a successful day that you can take away with you.

Further details: To reserve a place(s) or further information, contact Judi Greenhalgh on 07773 461772 0r email datecheducation@yahoo.co.uk or Contact Ben Hen-wicks at DATA.

Date: Wednesday 25th April 2012
Title of course: secondary core level health and safety accreditation.
Times: 1.30pm till 5.30pm
Venue: Chasewater Innovation centre, Country Park, Pool Road, Brownhills, Staffordshire. WS8 7NL
Course tutor: Judi Greenhalgh

Course details: The Design and Technology Association (D&TA) health and safety standards cover all areas of work within design and technology and are relevant therefore to all teachers/technicians and support staff working in food, graphics, systems and control, textiles and resistant materials

This course will prepare colleagues to meet the D&TA Core Level training standards. Following the training, course members will be required to submit a personal portfolio to show evidence they meet the relevant standards to enable them to apply for national accreditation through the D&TA. This course fulfils OFSTED?s ?safeguarding? criteria.
To be renewed every 3 to 5 years.

Cost of training: £100.00 per person including resources and Free Memory stick with useful resources on. Refreshments also provided.

Cost of Accreditation: £25.00 for new award or ?10.00 renewal.
Specialist Levels Training can be arranged at follow up with portfolio if needed.

Further details: To reserve a place(s) or further information, contact Judi Greenhalgh on 07773 461772 0r email datecheducation@yahoo.co.uk or Contact Ben Hen-wicks at DATA.


Date: Wednesday 25th April 2012
Title of course: Dye Sublimation Work shop session : Textiles (Suitable for Primary and Low ability students)
Times: 9am to 1pm
Venue: Chasewater Innovation centre, Country Park, Pool Road, Brownhills, Staffordshire. WS8 7NL
Course tutor: Judi Greenhalgh

Course details: Using your own laptops to take on the Grid Magic Software ( for a limited time usage) this practical workshop will show you how to generate you own image onto different fabrics. You will then , make a few different items with fabric to take away with you. Schemes of work will be discussed and shown as well as how you can expand on this and turn it into an excellent fundraiser for your school.

Cost of training: £150.00 including refreshments and resources.

Further details: To reserve a place(s) or further information, contact Judi Greenhalgh on 07773 461772 0r email datecheducation@yahoo.co.uk or Contact Ben Hen-wicks at DATA.


Date: Thursday 3rd May 2012
Title of course: secondary core level health and safety accreditation.
Times: 12.30 pm to 4.30pm
Venue: Gladstone Pottery Museum, Uttoxeter road, Longton, Stoke on Trent. ST3 1PQ
Course tutor: Judi Greenhalgh

Course details: The Design and Technology Association (D&TA) health and safety standards cover all areas of work within design and technology and are relevant therefore to all teachers/technicians and support staff working in food, graphics, systems and control, textiles and resistant materials

This course will prepare colleagues to meet the D&TA Core Level training standards. Following the training, course members will be required to submit a personal portfolio to show evidence they meet the relevant standards to enable them to apply for national accreditation through the D&TA. This course fulfils OFSTED?s ?safeguarding? criteria.
To be renewed every 3 to 5 years.

Cost of training: £100.00 per person including resources and Free Memory stick with useful resources on. Refreshments also provided.

Cost of Accreditation: £25.00 for new award or ?10.00 renewal.
Specialist Levels Training can be arranged at follow up with portfolio if needed.

Further details: To reserve a place(s) or further information, contact Judi Greenhalgh on 07773 461772 0r email datecheducation@yahoo.co.uk or Contact Ben Hen-wicks at DATA.