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  • Upcoming Design and Technology Courses

    Visit our Learning Zone and search to book on any of the courses below using the course title or suggested keywords.

    Click here to view our upcoming Primary D&T courses.
    Click here to view our upcoming Secondary D&T courses.

  • Design and Technology course flyers

    • Our latest Design and Technology training offers

      The training delivery model for individual courses is identified in the course titles on the Learning Zone as follows:

      Webinar – virtual training via Microsoft Teams
      Blended – courses that are a mixture of virtual and face to face training
      No categorisation – venue based training


      • Primary

        Take a look at the Primary 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 2024

        Autumn 24-25 Termly Design and Technology Support Group Workshop

        Keyword Search: Autumn Tech Support

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

        This term we will be exploring the progression of food technology skills and knowledge from EYFS to KS2 to enhance the primary curriculum in D&T.

        18 November 2024 Farnborough

        27 November 2024 New Forest

        Price: Sub £155 / SLA £125 / Full £186

        Being a Design and Technology Subject Lead in the Primary School 24-25

        19 November 2024

        Keyword Search: Design Subject

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

        Price: Sub £225 / SLA £160 / Full £270

        Level 2 Food Safety Training - Foundation Certificate 24-25 (Webinar)

        26 November 2024

        Keyword Search: Food Foundation

        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.

        Price: Sub £165 / SLA £125 / Full £198

        Spring Term 2025

        Level 2 Food Safety Training - Foundation Certificate 24-25 (Webinar)

        27 February 2025

        Keyword Search: Food Foundation

        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.

        Price: Sub £165 / SLA £125 / Full £198

        Planning, Progression and Assessment in Primary Design and Technology 24-25 (Webinar)

        24 March 2025

        Keyword Search: Design Progression 24

        Practical guidance to provide the necessary background information and possible strategies to enable subject leaders in design and technology to make appropriate assessment, recording and reporting arrangements for their own schools.

        Price: Sub £140 / SLA £110 / Full £168

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          Secondary

          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 2024

          Level 2 Food Safety Training - Foundation Certificate 24-25 (Webinar)

          26 November 2024

          Keyword Search: Food Foundation

          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.

          Price: Sub £165 / SLA £125 / Full £198

          Safe Use of Wood Sawing Machines (S1HS) – Initial or Refresher Training

          2 December 2024

          Keyword Search: Wood Saw

          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.

          Price: Sub £280 / SLA £195 / Full £336

          Autumn 24-25 Secondary Design and Technology Network

          16 December 2024

          Keyword Search: Autumn Secondary 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.

          Price: Sub £75 / SLA £40 / Full £90

          Spring Term 2025

          Spring 24-25 Secondary Design and Technology Network

          23 January 2025

          Keyword Search: Spring Secondary 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.

          Price: Sub £75 / SLA £40 / Full £90

          Level 2 Food Safety Training - Foundation Certificate 24-25 (Webinar)

          27 February 2025

          Keyword Search: Food Foundation

          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.

          Price: Sub £165 / SLA £125 / Full £198

          Summer Term 2025

          Summer 24-25 Secondary Design and Technology Network

          3 July 2025

          Keyword Search: Summer Secondary 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.

          Price: Sub £75 / SLA £40 / Full £90