Primary D&T Roadshow

Date and Time

Start Date: 23rd June 2026

Time: 09:30 - 16:30

Your Price: £50.00

Details

The Primary D&T Roadshow is a collaboration between STEM Learning and the Design & Technology Association, aimed at strengthening teachers’ confidence and subject knowledge in primary design & technology. You will explore what high-quality D&T looks like in practice and support teachers to distinguish authentic D&T from craft-based activities. You will be introduced to the essential elements of effective D&T, emphasising purposeful projects, creativity, problem-solving and opportunities for genuine pupil decision-making.

You will spend time unpacking the primary D&T curriculum, demystifying statutory requirements, expected progression from EYFS to KS2 and strategies for designing meaningful, hands-on learning experiences.

You will also receive further in-depth support through hands-on CAD and control technology sessions, helping teachers gain confidence with 2D/3D design tools and the classroom-appropriate microcontroller, micro:bit. The focus throughout is on practical application, ensuring you leave with the clarity, skills and ideas to develop strong, progressive D&T in their own schools.

Who is it for?

• Primary leaders and aspiring leaders of primary design & technology

What topics are covered?

• What does good D&T look like?
• Unpacking the D&T curriculum: Planning and progression
• Using 2D and 3D CAD
• Control using micro:bit

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

•  Identify the essential elements of effective primary D&T
•  Understand the statutory requirements and progression within the primary D&T curriculum
•  Plan purposeful, user-focused D&T projects that support creativity, problem-solving and meaningful pupil decision-making
•  Build confidence in using CAD and micro:bit to enhance classroom practice and support progression across year groups

Meet your Trainer

Ryan Ball - Director of Education

Ryan has been a D&T teacher for 17 years, teaching in the U.K., Middle East and Malaysia. He has taught students from age 7 to 18, with his students winning awards for the highest marks in the country and world. He has presented at various educational conferences in Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Madrid…

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Sarah is a Professional Development Leader for Primary STEM at The National STEM Learning Centre, York. Previously, a primary school teacher based in York where she led science and a cluster-wide ENTHUSE partnership.

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Address

National STEM centre, University of York
Heslington
York
North Yorkshire
YO10 5DD

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