1. Doing it Differently Ideas for D&T accommodation Doing it Differently Ideas for D&T accommodation The following file is a case study to show aspects of D&T accommodation in just one school The purpose of this case study is to provide ideas and talking points for those involved in the refurbishment or new – build of D&T accommodation in secondary schools This case study is not presented as an ‘ideal solution’ applicable to all schools

2. Doing it Differently Ideas for D&T accommodation School: Broad Oak Sports College, Bury Age range / type: 11 – 16, Specialist Sports College D&T subjects taught: Resistant Materials,, Food Technology, Graphics. Vocational subjects taught: Construction & Hairdressing Focus of this case study: How a traditional D&T workspace can be re- engineered to accommodate current pedagogy

3. Doing it Differently Ideas for D&T accommodation Contemporary styling creating a corporate and professional identity within the department. The floor space allocated is less than average and therefore space is at a premium. A traditional D&T Department has changed to accommodate more vocational courses

4. Doing it Differently Ideas for D&T accommodation Construction BTEC Course Clear guidance for students undertaking BTEC courses

5. Doing it Differently Ideas for D&T accommodation Departmental Layout ICT Room Resistant Materials AreaStore 1 Store 2Teaching Space Staff Office Carpentry & Joinery Construction Machine Area Painting & Decorating Lockers Corridor Food and Graphics are taught in other areas of the building

6. Doing it Differently Ideas for D&T accommodation Painting & Decorating Previous Art & Design room converted into painting and decorating vocational area

7. Doing it Differently Ideas for D&T accommodation Construction BTEC Course Areas clearly labelled

8. Doing it Differently Ideas for D&T accommodation Construction BTEC Course Clean corridor with access to lockers and overalls

9. Doing it Differently Ideas for D&T accommodation Construction BTEC Course Industrial practices using a store room to distribute tools, materials to students

10. Doing it Differently Ideas for D&T accommodation Teaching Area for Construction A small area is utilised for construction theory

11. Doing it Differently Ideas for D&T accommodation Teaching Area for Construction Clean, comfortable use of limited space.

12. Doing it Differently Ideas for D&T accommodation Carpentry & Joinery Storage of materials in the workshop

13. Doing it Differently Ideas for D&T accommodation Statutory regulations and guideline notices clearly displayed in work areas

14. Doing it Differently Ideas for D&T accommodation Carpentry & Joinery Construction Machine area cordoned off from work areas but within the same workshop

15. Doing it Differently Ideas for D&T accommodation Carpentry & Joinery Construction Machine area has clear guidelines

16. Doing it Differently Ideas for D&T accommodation Carpentry & Joinery Construction What influence does BS4163:2007 have where schools contribute to and deliver vocational training courses?

17. Doing it Differently Ideas for D&T accommodation Resistant Materials Room Machine area cordoned off from work areas but within the same workshop This arrangement is common within the department and works well

18. Doing it Differently Ideas for D&T accommodation Resistant Materials Room Machine area

19. Doing it Differently Ideas for D&T accommodation Resistant Materials Room An advantage of this arrangement is LEV can be concentrated in a specific area A disadvantage is the lack of space between machinery

20. Doing it Differently Ideas for D&T accommodation Resistant Materials Room Note the advantageous LEV arrangement Note the lack of space between benches

21. Doing it Differently Ideas for D&T accommodation Resistant Materials Room Room is bright and well illuminated Note the traditional solution for work in progress storage

22. Doing it Differently Ideas for D&T accommodation Resistant Materials Room Students can observe demonstrations at a safe distance from the machinery using this arrangement

23. Doing it Differently Ideas for D&T accommodation Case study prepared by: Mike Walsh Contact email: mike.walsh@naaidt.org.ukmike.walsh@naaidt.org.uk Date: October 2008 Doing it Differently Ideas for D&T accommodation