Alison Hardy consults for the Design and Technology Association. There has been a worrying decline in recent years in the number of teenagers opting to take design and technology (D&T) at GCSE. While ...

The proportion of pupils taking design and technology GCSE dropped from 44 per cent in 2009 to 22 per cent in 2020. The subject is compulsory in secondary schools in England for the first three years.

Complete a design and manufacturing project for your assessment, worth 50% of your grade. Identify a design problem, research solutions, develop ideas, and create a prototype.

Potential hazards like sharp tools or slippery floors require personal safety measures & prevention steps, with risk assessments in T&D workshops ensuring safety. How do standards ensure product ...