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    Join us for Planning, Progression and Assessment in Primary Design and Technology 25-26 (Webinar) – 18 November 2025

    by Hannah Richardson -

    Practical guidance to provide the necessary background information and possible strategies to enable subject leaders in design and technology to make appropriate assessment, recording and reporting arrangements for their own schools. 

    Learning outcomes:

    • set out steps so that children reach or exceed the end of key stage expectations

    • judge whether children are on track to meet end of key stage expectations

    • pinpoint aspects of the curriculum where children are falling behind and recognise exceptional performance

    • support planning and teaching for all children

    • report to parents and carers, clear information about each child’s strengths, progress and areas for development.

    Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Design Progression 25

    Price: Sub £145 / SLA £115 / Full £174 

    Have you booked yet for Level 2 Food Safety Training - Foundation Certificate 25-26 (Webinar)? – 6 November 2025

    by Hannah Richardson -

    This course reinforces the importance of food safety and provides learners with an understanding of how to identify and control food safety hazards in their own workplace. 

    Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Food Foundation

    Price: Sub £170 / SLA £130 / Full £204 

     

    Book your place for Being a Design and Technology Subject Lead in the Primary School 25-26 – 6 October 2025

    by Hannah Richardson -

    This course will give new and aspiring Design and Technology subject co-ordinators confidence in leading and managing their subject.  

    Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Design Subject

    Price: Sub £250 / SLA £165 / Full £300 

    Sign up for Safe Use of Wood Sawing Machines (S1HS) – Initial or Refresher Training 25-26 – 13 October 2025

    by Hannah Richardson -

    Course members will undertake a variety of practical exercises over the day to prepare them for the range of woodworking machining processes required to accurately and safely prepare materials within school workshops. Machines covered will include the circular saw, narrow band saw and chop saw. 

    Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Wood Saw

    Price: Sub £290 / SLA £200 / Full £348 

    Book now for Being a Design and Technology Subject Lead in the Primary School 25-26 – 6 October 2025

    by Hannah Richardson -

    This course will give new and aspiring Design and Technology subject co-ordinators confidence in leading and managing their subject.

    Participants will learn how to:

    • Advocate confidently for Design and Technology as a subject in their school.
    • Plan effectively in the long, short and medium term.
    • Assess children's progress in the subject.
    • Create an action plan for developing Design and Technology provision.

    Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Design Subject

    Price: Sub £250 / SLA £165 / Full £300 

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