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The NAAIDT Website has been completely remodelled. This article gives information on how to navigate and search the site.Facts, myths, FAQs and Quotes
Gareth Pimley's leaflet on some of the issues raised by the recently published proposed Primary Curriculum by Sir Jim Rose.The Primary Curriculum Review
Sir Jim Rose's Independent Review of The Primary Curriculum for England, published on 30th April 2009National Strategies for Design and Technology
Links to resources supporting the development of the national curriculum for design and technology.Most popular articles in this section
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National Curriculum in Action
Pupils' work online
"This is one of the most useful resources I've come across to support the national curriculum. Seeing actual pupils' work alongside commentaries helps me see how all of the advice and guidance translates into practice." - Head of Technology, North Yorkshire
Link to National Curriculum in Action
This website uses pupils' work and case study materials to show what the National Curriculum in D&T looks like in practice.
The examples given show:
- the standard of pupils' work at different ages and key stages
- how the programmes of study translate into real activities
- effective use of ICT across the curriculum
Work Related Learning
A description of Work Related Learning
Work-related learning is defined as planned activity that uses work as a context for learning. It encompasses a broad range of activities that allow students to experience working life. It involves learning about working practices, experiencing the work environment, developing skills for working life and learning through activities and challenges set in work-related contexts.
Link to the National Curriculum for WRL
Link to the QCA resources for WRL
Link to the Ofsted report "Work-related learning: the story so far (PDF format)"
NAAIDT Project Exchange
About NAAIDT Project Exchange
Project Exchange provides teachers and others with the opportunity to share ideas for design and technology projects and activities. Each entry comprises a text description to a common format and, if available, a related illustration. Provision is made also for colleagues to share related learning materials using the Downloads button where this is implemented.Link to NAAIDT Project Exchange
NAAIDT Portfolio
About Portfolio
The NAAIDT Portfolio comprises a database of D&T coursework together with the grade or level attained, where these exist, and a brief commentary on the assessment judgement made. The examples are given in good faith to provide guidance for teachers in this difficult area but they have no authority and do not take precedence over the results of statutory assessment processes.
Link to NAAIDT Portfolio
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