Planning Your KS3 Curriculum with Inspired by Industry
Full-day, face-to-face course | 23rd June 2026 | 9:00 - 16:30
A strong Key Stage 3 design and technology curriculum is key to building confidence, capability and success at Key Stage 4 and beyond. This full-day, in-person course supports teachers in developing a rigorous, knowledge-rich and context-led KS3 curriculum using Inspired by Industry from the Design and Technology Association.
Through practical exploration, professional discussion and clear curriculum models, you will look at how industry-inspired contexts can shape meaningful learning. The focus is on creating coherent curriculum journeys where technical knowledge, designing, making and evaluating are grounded in authentic real-world applications.
Why attend?
This course gives teachers the opportunity to step back and refine KS3 planning with clarity and purpose. You will explore how a context-led approach can strengthen progression, improve coherence across year groups and support stronger outcomes at KS4.
You will leave with practical approaches that can be implemented directly within your department, alongside a clearer rationale for curriculum intent and structure.
What the day will cover
- How Inspired by Industry can strengthen KS3 curriculum planning
- Building a clear rationale for a context-led curriculum
- Sequencing knowledge and skills through meaningful industry contexts
- Designing learning around authentic, real-world challenges
- Embedding technical knowledge within purposeful schemes of work
- Structuring a coherent three-year KS3 curriculum journey
- Ensuring breadth across materials areas and specialisms
- Strengthening progression into KS4 through curriculum design
- Reviewing and refining existing KS3 provision
Who this course is for
This course is ideal for teachers who are shaping or leading KS3 curriculum development, including:
- Secondary design and technology subject leaders
- Heads of department
- KS3 curriculum leads
- Teachers involved in curriculum planning and development
Important information about funded places
Funded places are limited and reserved for teachers in schools within the wider Bristol region. By registering, you confirm that:
You have permission from your school to attend
You intend to attend the full course
Cancellations are free up to 7 days before the event, and another staff member may attend in your place if needed. Late cancellations or non-attendance may incur a £100 charge, though exceptional circumstances such as illness, Ofsted inspections or school emergencies are normally considered.
Secure your place today. Places are limited and bookable on a first come first serve basis.
Complete the short form to register your interest.
By completing the form you confirm that you have permission from your school to attend and understand the attendance conditions for funded places. Your booking will be reviewed, and we will contact you once your details have been checked to confirm your place. Please note that your booking is not confirmed until this review has been completed. T&Cs apply.