Challenging Learners in KS3 Design & Technology

Published 27th March 2025

Teachers across the UK are invited to join a free live webinar focused on challenging and engaging the more able children in your classroom in KS3 Design and Technology. Taking place on Wednesday 4th June from 3:45–4:45pm, the session is open to all schools and will include practical strategies to support mixed ability teaching.

Hosted by NACE (National Association for Able Children in Education) in partnership with the Design & Technology Association, the webinar will introduce a suite of free ‘Inspired by Industry’ resources to provide open-ended, real-world contexts that motivate and stretch students at Key Stage 3.

What to Expect

• Practical tips to challenge more able learners in KS3 D&T
• Strategies for mixed ability teaching
• Free resources to enrich your curriculum
• Insights into the role of KS3 in shaping future pathways

Meet the Presenter

Our Curriculum Consultant Lol Conway, brings 14 years of classroom experience across EYFS–KS5, including leadership roles in both primary and secondary schools. Her work is rooted in creating inclusive, inspiring D&T experiences that support progression and spark curiosity.

"At the start of my teaching career, my focus was often on supporting SEND students or those from disadvantaged backgrounds. But over time, I realised that my more able students weren’t always being fully considered—often just added to a lesson plan as an afterthought. True inclusivity means planning from the outset to challenge and support every learner equally. In D&T, we’re lucky to have a subject that naturally encourages higher-order thinking, problem-solving and creativity." – Lol Conway

Register online by 4th June 2025.

For enquiries, contact: communications@nace.co.uk