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Miss Ramsbottom, Associate Assistant Headteacher and Personal Development Lead, organised talks to be delivered to Years 7, 9 and 12 this week by Bold Voices. We have worked with this organisation for a couple of years to help support our work on gender equality and tackle gender based violence. The team who lead the workshops are very articulate, approachable and knowledgeable; as well as exuding enthusiasm. 

Year 12 ambassadors are also receiving training to work with the Year 7s in March to explore these difficult topics in more depth. In the talks, Year 7 discussed  ‘What is Gender Inequality?’: The Basics’ to  enable them to recognise gendered stereotypes, gendered language and sexual harassment. While Year 9 also discussed consent and Year 12 had a more mature talk to prepare them for university and life after school.  

The school takes great strides in tackling misogyny but also seeks to empower our young people with knowledge, strategies and support. As well as case studies, students were encouraged to consider positive role models and think critically about information presented to them to make informed judgements.

These talks followed a thoughtful assembly delivered by Mr Sutherland where he discussed misogyny, the dangers of figures like Andrew Tate and the balance between freedom of speech and freedom from fear (Roosevelt). He drew on some of the horrific attacks on women including Emily Atack’s online abuse and David Carrick’s victims in a very challenging assembly. Many of our young people can all too easily be drawn into echo chambers and are not aware of the shocking statistics around sexual violence or how behaviour can escalate without challenge.

Culture does not change without discussion and awareness and these talks help provide forums for students to have these discussions and be informed. They also discussed the difficulties that boys can face, stereotyping and difficulties in navigating relationships. Hopefully, these talks will assist students in supporting each other and treating one another with kindness and dignity. 

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Teachers commended for transforming Design & Technology education

We were delighted to read that our Design and Technology teachers, Miss Yalley and Mr Hadley were featured in the Design and Technology publication.  The article discusses the transformation of the Design & Technology (D&T) department at St. Clement Danes School over the past five years. It discusses how Mr Hadley and Miss Yalley took ownership of the subject, implementing a new subject ethos based on trust, excellence, respect, and safety to foster student responsibility and independence. Key Initiatives & Changes Revamping Projects & Curriculum Introduced more challenging design projects at earlier years (Years 8 & 9). Shifted focus to design skills, problem-solving, and justifying choices over just practical outcomes. Prioritized quality over quantity in student projects. Notable projects: Year 7: Robot concepts Year 8: Articulated lamps Year 9: Branded dispensers & modular speakers Encouraging Inclusion & Diversity Created a girls-only club to boost female participation in GCSE Product Design. Sixth-form girls mentor younger students, building confidence and community. Design Ventura Competition Integrated mock coursework with the Design Ventura competition. Encouraged teamwork and prototyping to improve engagement. Use of AI & Technology Introduced cloud-based tools to make learning more accessible. Leveraged AI for idea development and communication. Professional Development & Industry Links Participating in the Teachers in Residence program to gain industry insights. Adopted industry models like the Double Diamond Design Process and Scrum-based project sprints to enhance student learning. Established workshops with industry professionals to inspire students, especially girls, to pursue design careers. Key Takeaways for Educators Adapt curriculum to student needs and school culture. Pilot new initiatives as clubs first to gauge student interest. Encourage student feedback to refine teaching methods. Be open to change and continuously evolve teaching strategies. The article ultimately encourages educators to embrace creativity, experimentation, and student collaboration in D&T education. We are very proud of our teachers for their continued hard work and dedication for each of their subject areas. Congratulations to Mr Hadley and Miss Yalley for their inspiring article and the incredible work they’ve done to transform Design & Technology at St. Clement Danes! Their dedication to fostering creativity, inclusion, and industry connections is truly commendable, and their impact on students will undoubtedly be long-lasting.