Felixstowe School is delighted to announce that we have been named a centre of excellence for Design and Technology education across the region.

The school has been officially designated a Design and Technology Association (D&TA) D&T Hub School, recognising a longstanding commitment to innovation, creativity and high-quality technical education.

The prestigious appointment recognises the pivotal role that Design and Technology plays within the school’s curriculum and places Felixstowe School at the heart of inspiring the next generation of designers, engineers, innovators and problem-solvers.

As part of the designation, Tom Corker, Head of Technology at Felixstowe School, has also been appointed Regional D&T Leader, a role that will see him working with schools across the area to share best practice.

Mr Corker said: “I’m thrilled to be working with colleagues from across the region to strengthen Design and Technology education.

“We feel it is an honour that the Design & Technology Association approached us after hearing of our successes. We are one of only 14 schools nationally and the only school in Suffolk to be awarded this designation.

“Everyone in our department has worked tirelessly to set a strong standard at Felixstowe School and this is an exciting opportunity to ensure all young people have access to ambitious, high-quality Design and Technology experiences.”

Through its new Hub School status, Felixstowe School will support collaboration between schools across the region and help ensure young people are well prepared for future pathways in education, employment and apprenticeships.

Emma Wilson-Downes, Headteacher at Felixstowe School, said: “This recognition is a fantastic endorsement of the work our staff and students do every day and a reflection of the expertise, passion and commitment that exists within our Design and Technology department.

“At Felixstowe School, our values are Inspiration, Influence and Integrity, and Design and Technology embodies all three. It inspires young people to think creatively and aim high, it develops influence by giving students the knowledge, skills and confidence to shape the world around them and it develops integrity through perseverance, collaboration and responsible design.”

“As a coastal community, home to the UK’s largest container port and within easy reach of major infrastructure and energy developments such as Sizewell, we are surrounded by industries that rely on innovation, engineering expertise and technical excellence. High-quality Design and Technology education helps ensure our young people are well prepared to access those opportunities.”