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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.

  Spring Term 2025

  Safe Use of Wood Sawing Machines (S1HS) – Initial or Refresher Training 13 January 2025 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

  Spring 24-25 Termly Design and Technology Support Group Workshop Keyword Search: Spring Design 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.  12 February 2025    Basingstoke 10 March 2025        Fareham and Gosport 12 March 2025        Farnborough and Aldershot 13 March 2025        Havant / Alton and Petersfield 19 March 2025        Winchester, Eastleigh, New Forest Price: Sub £100 / SLA £70 / Full £120

  Being a Design and Technology Subject Lead in the Primary School 24-25 24 February 2025  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) 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

  Summer Term 2025

  Summer 24-25 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. 2 June 2025            Basingstoke and Dean 4 June 2025            Farnborough and Aldershot 5 June 2025            Havant Alton and Petersfield 9 June 2025            Fareham, Gosport and Havant 11 June 2025           Winchester / Eastleigh and New Forest Price: Sub £100 / SLA £70 / Full £120

  Being a Design and Technology Subject Lead in the Primary School 24-25 24 June 2025  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 June 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)  27 June 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

  Primary Design and Technology Conference 2025 9 July 2025 Keyword Search: Primary Design Conference 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. Price: Sub £245 / SLA £165 / Full £294

  Safe Use of Wood Sawing Machines (S1HS) – Initial or Refresher Training  14 July 2025 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
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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 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

  Level 2 Food Safety Training - Foundation Certificate 24-25 (Webinar) 26 June 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 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