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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.

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  Design and Technology course flyers
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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 training

  
  
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  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.

  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:  Offers the minimum standards for the food safety industry. Builds on the introductory certificate in food safety.  Recognises good practice as a food handler.  Gives confidence to consumers.
  Date: 22 April 2026 Price: Sub £145 / SLA £115 / Full £174 Keyword Search: Planning Technology	Planning, Progression and Assessment in Primary Design and Technology 25-26 (Webinar) 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.
  Dates: 29 April 2026 East Hampshire  7 May 2026 South Hampshire  11 May 2026 North Hampshire  Price: Sub £95 / SLA £65 / Full £114 Keyword Search: Summer Design	Summer 25-26 Termly Design and Technology Support Group Workshop 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. Participants will gain inspiration and ideas for different starting points and projects for all year groups across the primary age range.
  Date: 2 June 2026 Price: Sub £255 / SLA £170 / Full £306 Keyword Search: Developing Textiles	Developing Textiles in the Primary Design and Technology Curriculum This hands-on workshop helps primary teachers confidently teach textiles within the D&T curriculum. Through practical, classroom-based activities, participants will learn simple stitching, joining, and decorating techniques, and explore how to plan engaging projects that develop creativity and fine motor skills. Teachers will leave with ready-to-use ideas and resources to inspire pupils and integrate textiles across the curriculum.
  Date: 4 June 2026 Price: Sub £250 / SLA £165 / Full £300 Keyword Search: Design Lead	Being a Design and Technology Subject Lead in the Primary School 25-26 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.
  Date: 22 June 2026 Price: Sub £305 / SLA £210 / Full £366 Keyword Search: Developing Mechanisms	Developing Mechanisms in the Primary Design and Technology Curriculum This practical workshop supports primary teachers in confidently teaching mechanisms within the D&T curriculum. Through hands-on, classroom-based activities, participants will explore simple mechanical systems such as levers, linkages, sliders, and rotating parts. The session focuses on planning engaging projects that develop pupils’ understanding of movement and control while encouraging creativity and problem-solving. Teachers will leave with practical ideas and resources ready to use in the classroom.
  Date: 15 July 2026 Price: Sub £255 / SLA £170 / Full £306 Keyword Search: Design Conference	Primary Annual Design and Technology Conference 2026 This conference offers opportunities to listen to the latest national trends and good practice in Design and Technology, with the opportunity to participate in practical activities.  Key Features  Focus on Primary D&T: Practical strategies for delivering high-quality Design and Technology in EYFS and KS1/KS2.  Hands-on workshops: Interactive sessions on core areas such as textiles, mechanisms, structures, and food.  Curriculum progression: Guidance on planning and assessing D&T across the primary phase.  Classroom-ready ideas: Activities and resources teachers can take back and use immediately.  Networking opportunities: Connect with other Hampshire primary teachers and share best practice.  Expert-led sessions: Delivered by experienced D&T advisers and practitioners.  Links to wider curriculum: Explore cross-curricular connections (STEM, sustainability, creativity).  Small, supportive environment: Ideal for discussion, Q&A, and personalised advice.
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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.

  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:  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.
  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  Offers the minimum standards for the food safety industry.  Builds on the introductory certificate in food safety.  Recognises good practice as a food handler.  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:  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.