AssetTagz to co-sponsor Inspired by Industry Research programme
‘Inspired by Industry’ is a programme by the Design and Technology Association (D&T Association) designed to improve the Key Stage 3 curriculum for design and technology for 11-14 year olds. Supported by the likes of the James Dyson Foundation, the aim is to better engage students and expose them to the practical applications of design and technology to ultimately equip them with the vital skills needed for successful careers in UK industry, with Construction being a key sector.
AssetTagz recognises the importance of this work and is excited to be a co-sponsor of an Inspired by Industry research programme.
What is the Inspired by Industry research programme and why is it so important?
A key aspect of the research is to measure the success of the programme overall. AssetTagz is proud to be joining an acclaimed group of partners that includes Atkins Realis, Enginuity and Nottingham Trent University to drive the research project forward.
Running for 18 months, the research programme has three clear drivers to measure success: Student engagement and progress, Teacher adoption and Parental perceptions. Tony Ryan, Chief Executive Officer at the Design and Technology Association explains more:
“Anecdotes simply don’t cut it when you are looking to create change at this scale. We need to methodically explore and, through research, prove that young people are engaged in this work and are making faster and better progress due to this engagement. We need to demonstrate that we are taking teachers with us and explore what impact this work may have on parental perception of the subject and where studying it can lead. The support of organisations like AssetTagz is invaluable for us to quantify and measure success.”
Malcolm Stagg, COO at AssetTagz, said of the project: “We wholeheartedly recognise the invaluable benefits that design & technology education brings. The subject equips the next generation of designers, problem solvers, and innovators with vital skills that are essential for driving successful careers within UK organisations, thereby contributing to economic growth. As a company deeply invested in research and development, we are pleased to be part of an initiative that supports these endeavours at a grassroots level.”