Talking D&T

Dr Alison Hardy

Talking D&T is a podcast about design and technology education. Join me, Dr Alison Hardy, as I share news, views, ideas and opinions about D&T. I also talk about D&T with teachers, researchers and academics from the D&T community.The views on this podcast are my own and of those I am interviewing and are not connected to my institution. Much of the content is work in progress. As well as talking about D&T, I use it to explore new ideas and thoughts related to D&T education and my research, which are still embryonic...

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Talking D&T

Episodes (192)

Nov 18, 2025 How A Senior Leader Put D&T At The Heart Of Three SEMH Schools
Nov 11, 2025 Designing For SEMH: Teaching D&T With Care
Nov 4, 2025 "You're going to let me use THAT?" - Empowering special needs students in D&T

Talking D&T

Nov 18, 2025
27 minutes
19 MB

Send me a message. What happens when a senior leader who grew up in the workshop helps design three SEMH schools from the ground up? In this episoode, I sit down with Paul Quinn to unpack a bold, practical vision for Design and Technology that prioritises access, safety and pride in making. Instead of chasing every shiny gadget, Paul explains why reliable hand tools and a hard-working laser cutter deliver outsized gains for learners who need quick wins, clear routines and visible success they can take home. We talk about Paul’s journey from mainstream D...

Talking D&T

How A Senior Leader Put D&T At The Heart Of Three SEMH Schools

Dr Alison Hardy

00:00 -27:05