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    Summer Term 2026

    Date: 9 July 2026

    Price: Sub £105 / SLA £80 / Full £126 

    Keyword Search: Summer 25-26 Secondary Design

    Summer 25-26 Secondary Design & Technology Network

     

    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: 

    • Response to the DfE 2025 Curriculum and Assessment Review. 

    • Support for implementation of county Ordinarily Available Provision guidance. 

    • 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.