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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 trainingPrimary
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.
Summer Term 2024
Summer 23-24 Termly Design and Technology Support Group Workshop
Keyword Search: Summer Design Technology
This 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.
30 April 2024 Fareham and Gosport
13 May 2024 Farnborough and Aldershot
14 May 2024 Havant
20 May 2024 Romsey and New Forest
10 June 2024 Basingstoke
12 June 2024 Alton and Petersfield
Price: Sub £155 / SLA £125 / Full £186
Being a Design and Technology Subject Lead in the Primary School 23-24
7 May 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.
Participants will learn how to:
- Advocate confidently for Design and Technology as a subject in their school.
- Plan effectively in the long, short and medium term.
- Assess children's progress in the subject.
- Create an action plan for developing Design and Technology provision.
Price: Sub £215 / SLA £150 / Full £258
Exploring the Work of Other Designers in Primary Design and Technology 23-24
20 May 2024
Keyword Search: Exploring Work
Participants will gain knowledge of how to meet the National Curriculum requirement that children at primary school learn about the work of other designers.
Price: Sub £170 / SLA £120 / Full £204
Level 2 Food Safety Training - Foundation Certificate 23-24 (Webinar)
21 May 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.
This course will help you to support other staff and learners with best practice in food safety. There is also an opportunity for open discussion with the trainer at the end of the session for further support in using this training within a school setting.
Price: Sub £160 / SLA £120 / Full £192
Planning, Progression and Assessment in Primary Design and Technology 23-24 (Webinar)
2 July 2024
Keyword Search: Planning Tech
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 £105 / Full £168
Supporting Pupils with SEND in Design and Technology in Primary School 23-24 (Webinar)
3 July 2024
Keyword Search: SEND Tech Primary
Practical guidance on how you might advise teachers when planning to support children with special educational needs in design and technology. This course offers a hands-on practical approach to supporting children in Design and Technology with the aim of improving access to the curriculum and improving outcomes for all. Specifically tailored for the primary curriculum.
Price: Sub £170 / SLA £140 / Full £204
Autumn Term 2024
Autumn 23-24 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 use of computer aided design (CAD) and programming and control (making things move) to enhance the primary curriculum in D&T.
23 September 2024 Alton / Petersfield
24 September 2024 Basingstoke
30 September 2024 Eastleigh / Romsey
21 October 2024 Farnborough and Aldershot
22 October 2024 Havant
11 November 2024 Fareham and Gosport
27 November 2024 New Forest
Price: Sub £145 / SLA £120 / Full £174
Being a Design and Technology Subject Lead in the Primary School 24-25
1 October 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
Planning, Progression and Assessment in Primary Design and Technology 24-25 (Webinar)
12 November 2024
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
Exploring the Work of other Designers in Primary Design and Technology 24-25
18 November 2024
Keyword Search: Exploring Designers
Participants will gain knowledge of how to meet the National Curriculum requirement that children at primary school learn about the work of other designers.
Price: Sub £175 / SLA £125 / Full £210
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
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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.
Summer Term 2024
Level 2 Food Safety Training - Foundation Certificate 23-24 (Webinar)
21 May 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.
This course will help you to support other staff and learners with best practice in food safety. There is also an opportunity for open discussion with the trainer at the end of the session for further support in using this training within a school setting.
Price: Sub £160 / SLA £120 / Full £192
Do you want to Teach Design Technology?
6 June, 20 June and 27 June 2024
Keyword Search: Teach Design
This series of workshops will offer a valuable opportunity for non-subject specialists teachers to up-skill themselves, participate in activities to develop skills/knowledge of the Design and Technology curriculum and meet other teachers to share ideas and thoughts about Design and Technology in the classroom. Participates will gain the knowledge and skills to effectively understand and deliver a successful and relevant Design and Technology curriculum across KS3/KS4. (product design/textiles/systems and control)
Price: Sub £1085 / SLA £950 / Full £1302
Supporting Pupils with SEND in Design and Technology in Secondary School 23-24 (Webinar)
11 July 2024
Keyword Search: SEND Tech Secondary
Practical guidance on how you might advise teachers when planning to support children with special educational needs in design and technology. This course offers a hands-on practical approach to supporting children in Design and Technology with the aim of improving access to the curriculum and improving outcomes for all. Exploring new approaches and tried and tested best practise. Specifically tailored for the secondary curriculum.
Price: Sub £235 / SLA £205 / Full £282
Safe Use of Wood Sawing Machines (S1HS) – Initial or Refresher Training
15 July 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 Term 2024
Do you Want to Teach Design Technology 24-25?
3 October, 10 October and 17 October 2024
Keyword Search: Teach Design
This series of workshops will offer a valuable opportunity for non-subject specialists teachers to up-skill themselves, participate in activities to develop skills/knowledge of the Design and Technology curriculum and meet other teachers to share ideas and thoughts about Design and Technology in the classroom. Participates will gain the knowledge and skills to effectively understand and deliver a successful and relevant Design and Technology curriculum across KS3/KS4. (product design/textiles/systems and control)
Price: Sub £1085 / SLA £950 / Full £1302
Do You Want to Teach Food Technology 24-25?
6 November, 14 November and 20 November 2024
Keyword Search: Teach Food
This series of workshops will offer a valuable opportunity for non-subject specialists teachers to up-skill themselves, participate in activities to develop skills/knowledge of the Food Technology curriculum and meet other teachers to share ideas and thoughts about Food Technology in the classroom. Participates will gain the knowledge and skills to effectively understand and deliver a successful and relevant Food Technology curriculum across KS3/KS4.
Price: Sub £1085 / SLA £950 / Full £1302
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
23 October 2024
Keyword Search: Secondary Design Autumn
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: Secondary Spring 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
Summer Term 2025
Summer 24-25 Secondary Design and Technology Network
3 July 2025
Keyword Search: Secondary Design Summer
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