This term, the Design &Technology trainees have been working on their Design and Make project, an initiative that provides a valuable opportunity to build confidence and develop their research, design and practical skills.

Undertaking the Design and Make activity provides the trainees with several opportunities. Firstly, it is a useful mechanism for developing personal, research, design and practical skills. Secondly, it deepens their understanding of how learners’ acquire knowledge and highlights the challenges students may encounter during the design and making process. Finally, the outcomes of the project strengthen their portfolios, preparing them for interviews and serving as a learning aid during their Early Career Teacher (ECT) year.