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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.

     Autumn Term 2026

    Date: 16 December 2026

    Price: Sub £110 / SLA £80 / Full £132 

    Keyword Search: Autumn 26-27 Design

    Autumn 26-27 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: 

    • 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

    Person washing vegetables - food safety

    Date: 22 February 2027

    Price: Sub £130 / SLA £85 / Full £156

    Keyword Search: Food Safety

    Level 2 Food Safety Training - Foundation Certificate 26-27 (Webinar)

    This one-day accredited course reinforces the importance of food safety and provides participants with the knowledge and understanding needed to identify, prevent and control food safety hazards in their workplace. Designed for anyone involved in the preparation, handling or serving of food, the course supports compliance with current food safety requirements and promotes best practice across a range of settings.

    Successful completion of the course leads to the Level 2 Food Safety Foundation Certificate, awarded through the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH). Certification is included in the course fee.

    Teenage pupils building machine - robotics

    Date: 3 March 2027

    Price: Sub £110 / SLA £80 / Full £132

    Keyword Search: Spring 26-27 Design

    Spring 26-27 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:

    • 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

    Sketches in pencil of different characters

    Date: 7 July 2027

    Price: Sub £110 / SLA £85 / Full £132

    Keyword Search: Summer 26-27 Design

    Summer 26-27 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:

    • 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.