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In this episode of Talking D&T, I break down the curriculum and assessment review for England. As a researcher in design and technology education, I highlight key sections relevant to D&T teachers and stakeholders.

I walk you through the review's nine sections, focusing on areas like social justice, curriculum content, and assessment. You'll learn how to approach your response and understand the importance of providing specific examples.

We explore D&T's place in the curriculum and discuss maintaining a broad, balanced offering in schools. I share thoughts on addressing the decline in D&T uptake and the need for creative subjects.

This episode is useful for D&T teachers in England, but international listeners will find value in understanding curriculum reviews. I provide advice on crafting your response and invite you to a 6th November online event.

How might your perspective shape D&T education? Let's ensure our subject's vital role is recognised!

Mentioned in the show
1. Curriculum and assessment review call for evidence document
2. EPI report commissioned by the Design and Technology Association
3. “Debates in Design and Technology Education” book
4. Previous podcast episode on empathy in design and technology
5. Paper by Alison Hardy on the impact of Progress 8 on children's access to design and technology post-14
6. Online event on 6th November at 4:00 PM GMT to discuss the curriculum review response

Acknowledgement:
Some of the supplementary content for this podcast episode was crafted with the assistance of Claude, an AI language model developed by Anthropic. While the core content is based on the actual conversation and my editorial direction, Claude helped in refining and structuring information to best serve listeners. This collaborative approach allows me to provide you with concise, informative, and engaging content to complement each episode.

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