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    Come along to our Summer 22-23 Design and Technology Support Group Workshop

    by Hannah Richardson -

    This workshop will offer a valuable opportunity for teachers to participate in practical activities and meet other teachers to share ideas and thoughts about design and technology in the classroom.

    Participants will gain inspiration and ideas for different starting points and projects for all year groups across the primary age range.

    Participants will learn how to:

    • Plan for lessons and projects using different Design and Technology skills and problem solving.
    • Consider and respond to the requirements of the new National Curriculum.
    • Plan for progression for the needs of the primary age groups.
    • Explore and experiment with different and new materials.
    • Supplement current planning ideas with new challenges for achievement and successful results.

    Available dates:

    02/05/2023 - Alton/Petersfield             

    03/05/2023 - Basingstoke       

    09/05/2023 - Eastleigh and Romsey              

    10/05/2023 - Fareham and Gosport               

    11/05/2023 - Farnborough and Aldershot    

    16/05/2023 - Havant    

    24/05/2023 - New Forest

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

    Price: Sub £145 / SLA £120 / Full £174 


    Learn how to Support Pupils with SEND in Design and Technology in Primary School 22-23 (Webinar) – 13 March 2023

    by Hannah Richardson -

    This course will provide practical guidance on how you might advise teachers when planning to support children with special educational needs in design and technology.

    Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Supporting SEND

    Price: Sub £160 / SLA £135 / Full £192 


    Sign up to Supporting Pupils with SEND in Design and Technology in Secondary School (Webinar) – 23 February 2023

    by Hannah Richardson -

    This course will provide practical guidance on how you might advise teachers when planning to support children with special educational needs in design and technology.

    Learning outcomes:

    • What is a SEN in D&T?
    • Curriculum planning for SEND in D&T
    • Examples of how lesson plans may be adapted to address a range of learning needs
    • Ensuring pupils can access and produce successful initial design work – recording and communicating design ideas and developments

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

    Price: Sub £230 / SLA £200 / Full £276


    Join us at Exploring the Work of Other Designers in Primary Design and Technology (Webinar) – 7 February 2023

    by Hannah Richardson -

    Participants will gain knowledge of how to meet the National Curriculum requirement that children at primary school learn about great artists, architects, craft makers and designers.

    Participants will learn how to:

    • Explore the work of other designers to inspire and support Design and Technology topics and units.
    • Develop inspirational topics based on designers’ work.
    • Develop resources for other staff to use in schools.

    This training will be delivered over one day.

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

    Price: Sub £180 / SLA £145 / Full £216


    Book now for Being a Design and Technology Subject Lead in the Primary School 22-23– 31 January 2023

    by Hannah Richardson -

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

    You will learn how to:

    • Advocate confidently for Design and Technology as a subject in your 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 by using keyword search: Technology Lead

    Price: Sub £215 / SLA £145 / Full £258

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