Chris Carver's session gave delegates the opportunity to learn how robotics can be incorporated into the D+T curriculum, exploring VEX resources developed by teachers from the UK D+T community. Delegates received hands-on coding a VEX robot to see how competitive robotics can support learning in CAD, mechanisms, coding and more.

Teaching Orthographic & Isometric Drawing with Confidence Orthographic and isometric drawing are fundamental D&T skills, yet many students find them challenging. This practical session is aimed at new and non-specialist teachers, as well as those looking to refresh their subject knowledge.

This session explored practical, realistic ways to build student engagement in Design & Technology while supporting staff to make lessons feel creative, purposeful and exciting without relying on expensive resources. 

This session explored how contextual, industry-inspired approaches at KS3 can reshape everyday D&T teaching.

Through practical examples and a hands-on activity, teachers reframe existing projects to improve student engagement, decision-making, and outcomes—without needing extra resources or industry links. 

This presentation was part of a join AQA, OCR, Pearson & WJEC panel discussion, chaired by Tony Ryan CEO of the Design & Technology Association. This organic session focused on discussions across all the exam boards in relation to D&T subjects.