The original D&T curriculum brought in by Kenneth Baker 20 years ago was more progressive than what we have now
Sir, Sir James Dyson is right (“Grilling tomatoes won’t train new engineers”, Opinion, Feb 11). The Government neglects design and technology (D&T) at its peril. D&T represents the only meaningful technical experience that most pupils get in school between the ages of 5 and 14, and it is crucial that the subject is made relevant to modern industry.
Government, to its credit, has taken on board the engineering community’s message about the importance of a modern industrial strategy, but we also need the engineering and design skills to support future industrial growth.
The original D&T curriculum brought in by