Ep23: Keeping Design & Technology in schools

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In this episode, I sit down with Tony Ryan, CEO of the Design and Technology Association, to talk about inspiring the next generation through creative, hands-on learning.

Tony shares his incredible journey — from training as a car mechanic, to accidentally stepping into teaching, and then building a 33-year career in education, including 19 years as a deputy head and headteacher.

Today, he leads an association supporting over 33,000 teachers, creating lesson materials that ignite creativity and give real-world context to subjects like Maths, Physics, and Engineering.

Discover why Design & Technology education is critical for shaping future innovators — and why creativity matters more than ever in today's world.

 

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Automation UK, CBS Arena 7th-8th May - https://forms.reg.buzz/automation-uk-2025/engineers-insight?utm_source=engineersinsight.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=auk2025

National Manufacturing & Supply Chain, RDS Simmonscourt Dublin 28th & 29th May - https://manufacturingevent.com/

 

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