Save the Date: The 2027 DTTEG Symposium, Friday 25 June 2027, St Mary's University, London.

Lucy Tongue, School Improvement Partner for D&T and SCITT D&T Subject Pedagogy Lead at Arthur Terry Teaching School Hub Image created using Adobe Firefly When I carry out lesson observations with associate teachers, one of the first questions I ask afterwards is, "What made that lesson successful?" More often than not, the answer is linked to what pupils have produced. The room had a purposeful buzz, pupils were engaged and there was something tangible to show for their eff

Rachel Almond, D&T Subject Expert for Cheshire East SCITT Image generated using Adobe Firefly Over the last 3 years I have been working as a trainer in a School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (Cheshire East SCITT) programme, one of the most rewarding parts of my role is working with trainee teachers, especially those training to teach Design and Technology. It’s not just about sharing my expertise in a subject I’m passionate about—it’s about helping shape the future of D&T