Section outline

Take a look at the Secondary Design & Technology learning opportunities available to book:

To search for a specific course, type the course title or keywords in the 'Find Learning' box.

Autumn Term 2026

Date: 16 December 2026

Price: Sub £110 / SLA £80 / Full £132

Keyword Search: Autumn 26-27 Design

The primary aims of the subject network meetings are to:

Ensure a clear understanding of the national picture and its application in local and school contexts.

Support effective subject leadership as appropriate to each school’s individual context.

Develop skills, expertise and capacity within school subject leaders and their teams through quality strategic CPD and the sharing of good practice.

Deepen understanding of subject specific pedagogy and knowledge that underpins good progress and attainment for ALL pupils.

Common agenda items for these meetings:

Development of subject specific knowledge and an understanding of strong progression and sequencing.
Enhancing subject leadership.
Structuring Key Stage 4 to ensure pupils are well prepared for the next phase of their education.
Providing high quality Key Stage 3 provision that builds successfully on Key Stage 2.
Ensuring all pupils, including the most vulnerable (SEN and PP) are able to make excellent progress.
Sharing good practice and work.

Spring Term 2027

Date: 3 March 2027

Price: Sub £110 / SLA £80 / Full £132

Keyword Search: Spring 26-27 Design

The primary aims of the subject network meetings are to:

Ensure a clear understanding of the national picture and its application in local and school contexts.
Support effective subject leadership as appropriate to each school’s individual context.
Develop skills, expertise and capacity within school subject leaders and their teams through quality strategic CPD and the sharing of good practice.
Deepen understanding of subject specific pedagogy and knowledge that underpins good progress and attainment for ALL pupils.
Facilitate school to school networking and develop strength across the system.

Common agenda items for these meetings:

Development of subject specific knowledge and an understanding of strong progression and sequencing.
Enhancing subject leadership.
Structuring Key Stage 4 to ensure pupils are well prepared for the next phase of their education.
Providing high quality Key Stage 3 provision that builds successfully on Key Stage 2.
Ensuring all pupils, including the most vulnerable (SEN and PP) are able to make excellent progress.
Sharing good practice and work.

Summer Term 2027

Date: 7 July 2027

Price: Sub £110 / SLA £85 / Full £132

Keyword Search: Summer 26-27 Design

The primary aims of the subject network meetings are to:

Ensure a clear understanding of the national picture and its application in local and school contexts.
Support effective subject leadership as appropriate to each school’s individual context.
Develop skills, expertise and capacity within school subject leaders and their teams through quality strategic CPD and the sharing of good practice.
Deepen understanding of subject specific pedagogy and knowledge that underpins good progress and attainment for ALL pupils.
Facilitate school to school networking and develop strength across the system.

Common agenda items for these meetings:

Development of subject specific knowledge and an understanding of strong progression and sequencing.
Enhancing subject leadership.
Structuring Key Stage 4 to ensure pupils are well prepared for the next phase of their education.
Providing high quality Key Stage 3 provision that builds successfully on Key Stage 2.
Ensuring all pupils, including the most vulnerable (SEN and PP) are able to make excellent progress.
Sharing good practice and work.