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Extraordinary education starts here

Welcome to the exciting world of DEC – where children and young people learn to design, engineer and construct their built environment.
That’s homes, schools, hospitals, stadiums, roads, railways and restaurants!

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From early years to adulthood, our award-winning DEC learning programme enables children and young people to

make a positive difference to people and planet
connect the things they learn to real life
find a career to match their interests
prepare for the world of work
learn in a way that works for them
stand out from the crowd

Arnaldo: DESIGN

“Studying DEC gave me an insight into the [Architecture] industry and what is expected of me as a young professional.

“Not only did the course show me what the industry is like, it gave me the opportunity to get a step ahead in the work I needed for university.”

Former Design Engineer Construct! (DEC) student
Heathcote School & Science College, London
NOW: BA Honours Architecture student, Northumbria University

Alizah: ENGINEER

“I intended to become a doctor, however, studying DEC I developed an interest in Civil Engineering.

“A desire to make the world a better place for everyone grew within me, and this inspired me to choose Civil Engineering as a career.”

Former Design Engineer Construct! (DEC) student
Drummond Community High School, Edinburgh
NOW: MSc Civil Engineering student, Heriot-Watt University

Shania: CONSTRUCT

“I would not be where I am today if it weren’t for DEC. My teacher always made sure his students reached their full potential, and he saw great achievement in our successes.

“Each lesson with DEC was different, enjoyable and engaging and it made us eager to learn.”

Former Design Engineer Construct! (DEC) student
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School, Salford
NOW: Construction Management Higher Apprentice, Renaker Build

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“It is staggering how effective DEC is at getting students into high quality courses and employment directly in the target industries. As well as tackling the skills shortage and meeting the needs of employers, it’s an example of the modernisation of curriculum and assessment. It should be the model for reform across many subjects.”

Paul Haigh, Headteacher of King Ecgbert School, Sheffield A system-leading school at the heart of Mercia Learning Trust. As outstanding DEC School that holds the “World Class School” Quality Mark.
"DEC gave me great insight into what the industry entails and what is expected of me. It gave me the opportunity to meet various industry professionals and access work experience with Gardiner and Theobald and BDP. DEC enabled me to get a step ahead in the type of work I needed for my university course."

Arnaldo Sanha, Heathcote School & Science College - DEC Student from 13 years old. Now 3rd Year Architecture Student, Northumbria University
"DEC stood out on school Options Day - it was different, exciting and the only course that highlighted a path into a key sector of industry. I felt it opened up opportunities I wouldn’t have had elsewhere. I didn’t want to be another statistic, living off benefits like many people in my town."

John Haylett, Clacton Coastal Academy - DEC student from 13 years old. Now Building Surveyor, Infrastructure, Atkins
"My experience with DEC definitely helped me to land my first job. I walked through the door as a 16-year-old girl and I had a portfolio of work that I had created using industry-standard software and had a good grounding in the principles of engineering as well."

Lauren Cunningham, St Ambrose Barlow RC High School, Salford - DEC student from 12 years old. Now Trainee Engineer, Sweco
"This programme has refreshed my approach to teaching - I can see a real benefit and purpose to delivering a subject that gives genuine life opportunities."

Stewart Elston, Subject Leader for DEC, Le Rocquier School, Jersey
"I learnt a whole lot more about the [construction] industry and it's sparked my interest into the prospects of a future career... it's widened my knowledge, given me a bit more self confidence and it also looks great on my CV."

14-year-old DEC Virtual Work Experience student, Boclair Academy, Dunbarton, UK

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“It is staggering how effective DEC is at getting students into high quality courses and employment directly in the target industries. As well as tackling the skills shortage and meeting the needs of employers, it’s an example of the modernisation of curriculum and assessment. It should be the model for reform across many subjects.”

Paul Haigh, Headteacher of King Ecgbert School, Sheffield A system-leading school at the heart of Mercia Learning Trust. As outstanding DEC School that holds the “World Class School” Quality Mark.
"DEC gave me great insight into what the industry entails and what is expected of me. It gave me the opportunity to meet various industry professionals and access work experience with Gardiner and Theobald and BDP. DEC enabled me to get a step ahead in the type of work I needed for my university course."

Arnaldo Sanha, Heathcote School & Science College - DEC Student from 13 years old. Now 3rd Year Architecture Student, Northumbria University
"DEC stood out on school Options Day - it was different, exciting and the only course that highlighted a path into a key sector of industry. I felt it opened up opportunities I wouldn’t have had elsewhere. I didn’t want to be another statistic, living off benefits like many people in my town."

John Haylett, Clacton Coastal Academy - DEC student from 13 years old. Now Building Surveyor, Infrastructure, Atkins
"My experience with DEC definitely helped me to land my first job. I walked through the door as a 16-year-old girl and I had a portfolio of work that I had created using industry-standard software and had a good grounding in the principles of engineering as well."

Lauren Cunningham, St Ambrose Barlow RC High School, Salford - DEC student from 12 years old. Now Trainee Engineer, Sweco
"This programme has refreshed my approach to teaching - I can see a real benefit and purpose to delivering a subject that gives genuine life opportunities."

Stewart Elston, Subject Leader for DEC, Le Rocquier School, Jersey
"I learnt a whole lot more about the [construction] industry and it's sparked my interest into the prospects of a future career... it's widened my knowledge, given me a bit more self confidence and it also looks great on my CV."

14-year-old DEC Virtual Work Experience student, Boclair Academy, Dunbarton, UK

Extraordinary education starts here

From early years to adulthood, our award-winning DEC learning programme enables children and young people to

Arnaldo: DESIGN

Alizah: ENGINEER

Shania: CONSTRUCT

Paul Haigh, Headteacher of King Ecgbert School, Sheffield A system-leading school at the heart of Mercia Learning Trust. As outstanding DEC School that holds the “World Class School” Quality Mark.

Arnaldo Sanha, Heathcote School & Science College - DEC Student from 13 years old. Now 3rd Year Architecture Student, Northumbria University

"DEC stood out on school Options Day - it was different, exciting and the only course that highlighted a path into a key sector of industry. I felt it opened up opportunities I wouldn’t have had elsewhere. I didn’t want to be another statistic, living off benefits like many people in my town."

John Haylett, Clacton Coastal Academy - DEC student from 13 years old. Now Building Surveyor, Infrastructure, Atkins

"My experience with DEC definitely helped me to land my first job. I walked through the door as a 16-year-old girl and I had a portfolio of work that I had created using industry-standard software and had a good grounding in the principles of engineering as well."

Lauren Cunningham, St Ambrose Barlow RC High School, Salford - DEC student from 12 years old. Now Trainee Engineer, Sweco

"This programme has refreshed my approach to teaching - I can see a real benefit and purpose to delivering a subject that gives genuine life opportunities."

Stewart Elston, Subject Leader for DEC, Le Rocquier School, Jersey

"I learnt a whole lot more about the [construction] industry and it's sparked my interest into the prospects of a future career... it's widened my knowledge, given me a bit more self confidence and it also looks great on my CV."

14-year-old DEC Virtual Work Experience student, Boclair Academy, Dunbarton, UK

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