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Maximising Results in A Level Fashion & Textiles
10th Feb 2020, Nottingham
Relevant to all exam boards. Main focus is on success in the exam.
VIP BESPOKE COURSE with over over £100 worth of resources.


Creating an Effective curriculum in KS3 & GCSE D&T
6th & 7th March 2020, York
2 day residential course
Bursary funding available (pays for course fee, food & accommodation)
Develop a robust, forward thinking D&T curriculum with progression across KS3, 4 and 5. Lots of ideas across all material areas.

Raising the attainment of boys in D&T
7th May 2020, Abbeyfield School, Chipenham, Wiltshire
Suitable for all teachers of D&T. Relevant to KS3, 4 & 5.
VIP BESPOKE COURSE with over over £100 worth of resources.


Developing Knowledge & Practical Skills for D&T GCSE
15th & 16th May 2020, York
2 day residential course
Bursary funding available (pays for course fee, food & accommodation)
This is a very hands on course with easy ideas aimed at increasing your confidence to teach the core content of D&T GCSE, particularly areas outside of your specialism.


Preparing Students for GCSE & A Level Examinations in D&T
5th & 6th June 2020, York
2 day residential course
Bursary funding available (pays for course fee, food & accommodation)
Ideas & support to develop a curriculum that embeds exam skills throughout the curriculum, rather than relying on last minute cramming.


Textiles masterclass for KS3 & GCSE D&T
19th & 20th June 2020, York
2 day residential course
Bursary funding available (pays for course fee, food & accommodation)
An intense 2 days with a variety of workshops designed for non specialists, as well as specialists who lack confidence & want to top up their skills. Also includes ideas on delivering GCSE core content in a way that engages learners with a particular interest in textiles.


Creating an Effective curriculum in KS3 & GCSE D&T
26th & 27th June 2020, York
2 day residential course
Bursary funding available (pays for course fee, food & accommodation)
Develop a robust, forward thinking D&T curriculum with progression across KS3, 4 and 5. Lots of ideas across all material areas.


An Introduction to Servicing & Maintaining Sewing Machines
NEW LONDON DATE COMING SOON - EMAIL US TO BE INFORMED OF THE DATE WHEN IT’S RELEASED
Designed for technicians but also suitable for teachers to attend.
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Exam Success: How to make learning stick in D&T
Includes curriculum planning, teaching & learning & exams.
VIP BESPOKE COURSE with over £100 worth of resources.
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D&T GCSE: Making it work in textiles
For textiles specialists wanting to embrace D&T GCSE whilst retaining the uniqueness & creativity of textiles.
VIP BESPOKE COURSE with over £100 worth of resources.
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The D&T Roadshow
All new content for the new academic year
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We offer a wide range of courses so if there is demand in your area let us know:

Curriculum planning for KS3 & GCSE D&T (includes all material areas)
Delivering D&T theory learning through practical activities
Developing Textiles Practical Skills
The Design Process & Non Exam Assessment
A level Curriculum: Product Design & Fashion & Textiles

D&T:Connect (low cost after school pop up events)
Courses for D&T Technicians (including our sewing machine maintenance courses)
Preparing for D&T exams & outstanding teaching & learning
Smart & Modern & Technical Materials in D&T
Electronics, E-textiles & Programming (including courses on electronics, e-textiles, micro:bit & Crumble)
Raising the Attainment of Boys

About Our Courses
We run a range of courses to suit different budgets and needs. Most courses are run by my both Julie and Paul Boyd, although occasionally we run courses on our own. Between us we have extensive experience of working in a variety of different schools and in industry, which means we are able to offer experience and support across a wide range of needs.


- D&T:Connect - our lowest cost course which is a 2 hour after school CPD event (note this is not a Teach Meet but is a formal CPD event). This is a low cost event designed to support teachers who find it difficult to access CPD. Find out more.
- D&T Roadshows - The focus is on delivering theory work through practical and the day is a ‘light touch’ event packed full of hands on activities. The course travels the country with new content each academic year. This is a low cost event designed to support teachers who find it difficult to access CPD. Find out more.

- Mid price range courses are a more traditional course with a more formal approach & an in depth focus on pedagogy. The pricing of this course aims to support schools that have a more limited budget whilst still offering a high quality course.
- VIP Bespoke courses - The full monty! This is one of our traditional courses and the higher cost reflects the depth of content that is covered, the personalised nature of the course and the substantial resources delegates take away. Numbers are deliberately kept low in order to provide a more personalised day. These course focus more on specialist content covering specific aspects of the curriculum e.g. A level, exam success.

- Information on current dates and venues for all types of courses can be found on the current course calendar.
- Courses run on behalf of the National STEM Learning Centre - As well as our own independent courses we run some bursary funded courses on behalf of the STEM Centre (the bursary pays for most of the course fee and in some cases for accommodation). Look for the bursary funded heading on the course calendar.

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Want a bespoke course delivering to your department? Email julie@julieboyd.co.uk for more details.

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