Talking D&T

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 and may change. Consult my publications for a reliable record of my considered thoughts on the topic featured in this podcast.


This podcast is independently produced and funded by Dr Alison Hardy. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of Nottingham Trent University. All views expressed are those of the host and guests and do not reflect the views of the University.


Podcast music composed by Chris Corcoran (http://www.svengali.org.uk)

Categories: Education

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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...

Previous episodes

  • 221 - How A Senior Leader Put D&T At The Heart Of Three SEMH Schools 
    Tue, 18 Nov 2025
  • 220 - Designing For SEMH: Teaching D&T With Care 
    Tue, 11 Nov 2025
  • 219 - "You're going to let me use THAT?" - Empowering special needs students in D&T 
    Mon, 03 Nov 2025
  • 218 - Beyond Empathy: What the V&A's Design and Disability Exhibition Taught Me 
    Thu, 30 Oct 2025
  • 217 - Bridging Art & Design and D&T: Values, Overlaps, and Why Differences Matter 
    Tue, 07 Oct 2025
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