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Meeting Technological Challenges?

This report draws upon evidence from design and technology (design and technology) subject survey visits by Her Majesty’s Inspectors (HMI) to primary and secondary schools between September 2007 and July 2010. The inspections evaluated how well the subject was meeting its National Curriculum aims and promoting high levels of achievement.

The report focuses on achievement, the quality of design and technology provision, subject leadership and key challenges in design and technology, most notably how schools can keep pace with rapid technological change and address issues of gender stereotyping.

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