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Have you booked your place yet for the Spring 25-26 Secondary Design & Technology Network? - 25 March 2026

Have you booked your place yet for the Spring 25-26 Secondary Design & Technology Network? - 25 March 2026

by Hannah Richardson -
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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. 

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Spring 25-26 Secondary Design 

Price: Sub £105 / SLA £80 / Full £126