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The importance of design and technology

from the new Programme of Study for Key Stage 3

In design and technology pupils combine practical and technological skills with creative thinking to design and make products and systems that meet human needs. They learn to use current technologies and consider the impact of future technological developments. They learn to think creatively and intervene to improve the quality of life, solving problems as individuals and members of a team.

Working in stimulating contexts that provide a range of opportunities and draw on the local ethos, community and wider world,pupils identify needs and opportunities. They respond with ideas, products and systems, challenging expectations where appropriate. They combine practical and intellectual skills with an understanding of aesthetic, technical, cultural, health, social, emotional, economic, industrial and environmental issues. As they do so, they evaluate present and past design and technology, and its uses and effects. Through design and technology pupils develop confidence in using practical skills and become discriminating users of products. They apply their creative thinking and learn to innovate.

Link to The revised PoS for D&T at KS3

Assessment

Planning assessment

Assessment is an essential part of normal teaching and learning in all subjects. It can take many forms and be used for a range of purposes. To be effective, assessment must be â€˜fit for purposeâ€™; being clear about what you want the assessment to achieve will determine the nature of the assessment and what the outcome will be.

Link to QCA "Exemplification of standards"

Primary Teacher Skills and Knowledge Audits

Guidelines for Key Stages 1 and 2 teachers on desirable knowledge and skills needed for teaching specific design and technology elements

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Paediatric First Aid Course

Date: Wednesday and Friday 9th and 11th May 2012.

Venue: Newbridge High School, Forest Road, Coalville, Leics.

Timings: Start time 08.45hrs - Finish 15.30hrs Approximately each day.

Cours Tutor: Judi Greenhalgh/Danny O'Brian

Course details: The Paediatric First Aid course is designed to train staff to provide immediate first aid care for infants and children. This course
also includes adult essential skills in basic life support as they differ from the skills of the infant and child.

This course meets the first aid requirements of OfSted for the Early Years Foundation Stage standards, the National Childminding Association,
the Pre-School Learning Alliance, and the Department for Children, Schools and Families Sure start guidelines for Paediatric First Aid.

The Paediatric First Aid course which includes adult basic life support skills also meets the recommendations of the HSE Health and Safety at
Work Regulations for Appointed Persons in the Workplace.

Cost of training: ?125.00 for the two days including refreshments, books and course materials and certificate.

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

Ofsted's Draft supplementary subject specific guidance for Design and Technology

Ofsted recently produced draft supplementary subject specific guidance for inspectors of Design and Technology. NAAIDT and The Design and Technology Association responded jointly to this draft document
Further comments welcome to bernard.cooper@hants.gov.uk