Secondary
Section outline
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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.
Spring Term 2026
Date: 25 March 2026
Price: Sub £105 / SLA £80 / Full £126
Keyword Search: Spring 25-26 Secondary Design
Spring 25-26 Secondary Design & Technology Network
The primary aims of the subject network meetings are to:
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Ensure a clear understanding of the national picture and its application in local and school contexts.
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Support effective subject leadership as appropriate to each school’s individual context.
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Develop skills, expertise and capacity within school subject leaders and their teams through quality strategic CPD and the sharing of good practice.
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Deepen understanding of subject specific pedagogy and knowledge that underpins good progress and attainment for ALL pupils.
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Facilitate school to school networking and develop strength across the system.
Common agenda items for these meetings:
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Response to the DfE 2025 Curriculum and Assessment Review.
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Support for implementation of county Ordinarily Available Provision guidance.
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Development of subject specific knowledge and an understanding of strong progression and sequencing.
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Enhancing subject leadership.
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Structuring Key Stage 4 to ensure pupils are well prepared for the next phase of their education.
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Providing high quality Key Stage 3 provision that builds successfully on Key Stage 2.
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Ensuring all pupils, including the most vulnerable (SEN and PP) are able to make excellent progress.
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Sharing good practice and work.
Summer Term 2026
Date: 15 April 2026
Price: Sub £170 / SLA £130 / Full £204
Keyword Search: Food Foundation
Level 2 Food Safety Training - Foundation Certificate 25-26 (Webinar)
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.
Learning Outcomes
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Offers the minimum standards for the food safety industry.
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Builds on the introductory certificate in food safety.
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Recognises good practice as a food handler.
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Gives confidence to consumers.
Date: 28 April 2026
Price: Sub £290 / SLA £200 / Full £348
Keyword Search: Wood Sawing
Safe Use of Wood Sawing Machines (S1HS) - Initial or Refresher Training
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.
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:
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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.
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