It's time for HODs to do data analysis and you might find that your A level ALPS score isn't as good as you had hoped. There might be reasons for this and this document provides an explanation of these reasons. The statements can be copied and dropped into your own analysis documents ... and can of course be edited to fit the needs of your department. Provided as a Word document for complete editing freedom.

A comprehensive Art Department Teacher handbook covering vision, philosophy, health and safety, expectations of students, course descriptions and more. The handbook provides a fully editable resource which can be modified to suit all Art departments.

Many children and adults suffer from stress and anxiety at times. An over busy brain makes it difficult to concentrate on tasks and the feelings associated with anxiety can cause distress and further anxiety. Recent research suggests that activities which focus the mind without being overly taxing can help break the cycle of worry and anxiety and can help calm the busy mind. One such activity is coloring. This resource provides 40 original hand drawn kaleidoscopic images. The repetitive nature of the patterns is intentional, encouraging the individual to settle into a calming routine. Drawings range in complexity, making it a suitable resource for all age groups, including adults. This resource is also suitable for use with Special Educational Needs students. I hope that enjoyment and a sense of calm can be found by using this resource. Mael Matthews

This Unit of Work provides 4 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with drawing and sculpture based on the human figure. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links, homework and resources required. Also included for each lesson is a photocopiable information sheet for students, which is written in a student friendly manner. Students are encouraged through the scheme to analyse the work of notable artists and sculptors . They are then guided through the development of their own artwork.

This Unit of Work provides 4 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with drawing, painting and relief work based on architecture. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links, homework and resources required. Also included for each lesson is a photocopiable information sheet for students, which is written in a student friendly manner. Students are encouraged through the scheme to analyse architecture in their locality, consider architecturally inspired artwork by recognised artists and develop their own responses. The unit of study allows for guided discovery.

The current government workforce challenge reports state, amongst other things that all staff should work from schemes of study. This resource can provide this. This resource offers 38 thorough, linked Art lesson plans for Key Stage 3. All plans include differentiation, a step by step plan, resources lists and a student friendly hand-out. Topics range from formal drawing to abstraction, ceramics to wire construction. The US version of this resource is a "Top Seller". These lesson plans were devised in an Ofsted "Outstanding" Art department.

A step by step guide for students and teachers, walking through the development of a thorough GCSE Art sketchbook. This resource focusses on covering the Assessment Objectives and helps students see how their work can evolve by making links between their observations, the artwork of recognised artists and media experimentation. An invaluable resource for all students but particularly effective for use with students struggling to grasp the requirements of GCSE Art. This resource also provides the teacher with a clear methodology which can be adopted irrespective of the project theme. This original resource has been written by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Art and Senior Art Moderator. Over 30 instructional slides.

Engage students in the Rio Olympics with this collection of Olympic themed coloring sheets. Easy to print.

A complete marking scheme for Key Stage 3. This resource provides cross referencing between letter grades (A, B, C...), numeric grades and the previous National Curriculum Levels. The resource also provides projected GCSE grades based on KS3 levels. This resource could also be modified for use in other subjects.

It's nearly the end of the academic year and now is a wonderful time to ask students to think about the progress that they have made. What went well? Which areas need a bit more attention? What have the enjoyed? And what aspects of school life would they like to get even better? This questionnaire provides a sheet of student friendly questions to help guide their consideration of the year past. This resource is provided as a word document so that it can be easily edited, amended and added to. Enjoy the summer break when it finally arrives!

The European Football Tournament has started. Join the celebrations by allowing your students to design their own football kit. They can use the templates provided to add patterns and colours. Perhaps they would like to design a new kit for their own team or simply add colour to represent their chosen nation? An ideal activity for form time or simply as a bit of fun at the end of a busy day. Suitable for KS2 and KS3. Whichever team you and your students are supporting, good luck and enjoy the tournament!

This is a step by step guide to developing a sketchbook. A useful support document for those students who are struggling to cover the Assessment Objectives. The focus of this guide is "Natural Forms", but it could easily be amended to accommodate alternative themes. An editable version of the resource is included. If you have any questions about the resource please tweet Mael @maelhmatthews. We would be happy to answer your questions.

17 pages of editable report comments for A level Art. Fully aligned to the Assessment Objectives. Suitable for both AQA and EdExcel courses. A full range of student ability covered.

New for 2018. This document provides clear advice on how to prepare for an interview and how to perform well once at interview. Ideal for use with students going for job or university interviews. Also quite useful for teachers trying to get a new job. The resource is easy to print and so can be used as a hand-out during form time or careers lessons.