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As a Regional Progress Coach & Leader of Personal Development, I am passionate about empowering educators and inspiring young people to achieve their full potential. I specialise in creating high-quality resources in Teaching & Learning, Personal Development and a range of subjects including: DT, Childcare, Business, Enterprise, Textiles & Art. My mission is to create engaging, rewarding learning environments and a love for education. Let’s elevate education together—one resource at a time.

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As a Regional Progress Coach & Leader of Personal Development, I am passionate about empowering educators and inspiring young people to achieve their full potential. I specialise in creating high-quality resources in Teaching & Learning, Personal Development and a range of subjects including: DT, Childcare, Business, Enterprise, Textiles & Art. My mission is to create engaging, rewarding learning environments and a love for education. Let’s elevate education together—one resource at a time.
Practical Lesson Task - Sewing Machine Driving Test Worksheet task
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Practical Lesson Task - Sewing Machine Driving Test Worksheet task

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Ideal for use with KS3 learners SEWING MACHINE DRIVING TEST WORKSHEET great to engage boys with the sewing machines Ideal to improve learner control and confidence before sewing fabric PDF worksheet The sewing course gets more difficult as it progresses Pass/Fail/Requires practice assessment criteria
Textiles Health & Safety - Hazard Awareness Activity & Extension Task -Ideal starter lesson or COVER
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Textiles Health & Safety - Hazard Awareness Activity & Extension Task -Ideal starter lesson or COVER

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Textiles Health & Safety 1-2 HOURS TEACHING TIME - Hazard Awareness Activity & Extension Task -Ideal starter lesson or COVER L/O - UNDERSTAND THE HAZARDS WITHIN THE TEXTILE WORKROOM 1. student to identify the hazards in each scenario 2. students to generate a list of classroom rules 3. Extension/HW - student to design a Safety poster for the textiles workroom PRINT SHEET & TEACH !
Art Project - Antarctica Themed - Ideal Cover Lessons / Short Project - 7-8  Lesson Tasks
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Art Project - Antarctica Themed - Ideal Cover Lessons / Short Project - 7-8 Lesson Tasks

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Art Project - Antarctica Themed - Ideal Long term Cover Lessons / Short Project - 7-8 Lesson Tasks 27 slides of resources, lesson activities, worksheets, linked learning questions KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Develop the ability to ANALYSE pictures/information to inspire ideas Develop the skill of drawing in PROPORTION Develop the knowledge of using TINT & SHADE to mix new colours Experiment with LINE drawing Explore Creative Outcomes LEARNING OUTCOMES Artist Study Worksheet Artic Colouring Artist copy Polar bear Proportion drawing Cartoon Penguin Proportion drawing Colour mixing outcomes – Acrylic & Watercolour Abstract Icebergs – Line Drawings Silhouette Sponge Painting Final Artistic outcome
Art Therapy - Colouring Challenge - Mindfulness - De-stress  & social emotional SEND well being
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Art Therapy - Colouring Challenge - Mindfulness - De-stress & social emotional SEND well being

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**Art Therapy ** An easy to use worksheet ideal for 1:1 or cover lessons the sheet is a art therapy colouring activity, designed to allow students time to gater their thoughts whilst gently training their brains. Easy to use - simply print how many copies needed - student instructions on sheet. Colouring Challenge Mindfulness De-stress using colouring techniques - accessible for ALL ages social & emotional SEND & well being
Health & Safety Student Heat Press Induction Worksheet - WHOLE LESSON ACTIVITY - Practical/Theory
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Health & Safety Student Heat Press Induction Worksheet - WHOLE LESSON ACTIVITY - Practical/Theory

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Health & Safety Textiles Student Heat Press Induction Worksheet - WHOLE LESSON ACTIVITY - Practical/Theory Student induction worksheet testing competencies and understanding of the safe use of the heat press machine. Student must watch a teacher demo of how to complete a sublimation design student them complete induction sheet - test their understanding of safe use of the heat press once completed to correct standard students then carry out a small sublimation sample. Whole lesson activity -you will need to prep small samples of fabric and enough small sublimation sample designs for your students
SUSTAINABLE TEXTILES - RECYCLING MATERIALS - Black Bag Practical Activity - 2-3 Hr Task
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SUSTAINABLE TEXTILES - RECYCLING MATERIALS - Black Bag Practical Activity - 2-3 Hr Task

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SUSTAINABLE TEXTILES - RECYCLING MATERIALS - Black Bag Practical Activity - 2-3 Hr Task practical group task Learning objective Engage with Sustainable Textiles Learning outcomes A garment using recycled materials Task To design an outfit using recycled items. Delegate Job roles Research recycled fashion – create a mood board Brainstorm ideas/ design sketches Draw up Final Design Collect Equipment Create Outfit Present ideas – CATWALK!!
FASHION DOLLS  design & make easy fun lesson task
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FASHION DOLLS design & make easy fun lesson task

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A doll template which children can draw clothes on to. I use this with my year 7s and have a box of crafty bits, scrap materials and haberdashery for them to get really stuck in with. a great one-off or introductory lesson to textiles and fabric. My kids love this activity and get really hands on and imaginative. print out plenty of copies so children can design a range of creative textile designs :-) if you download please comment, review or rate-------------sharing is caring :-)
Colour Theory Introduction - Complete Lesson Pack 3x worksheets & Powerpoint Lesson plan
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Colour Theory Introduction - Complete Lesson Pack 3x worksheets & Powerpoint Lesson plan

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TWO HOUR complete lesson pack 1 x Lesson Powerpoint 3x Worksheets L/O Introduction to the importance of colour in design and colour theory. wordsearch as starter to introduce pupils to keywords of lesson- student can define unfamiliar words STARTER Followed by class discussion about colour and associated feelings & meanings - I normally show my groups a series of colour moodboards MAIN pupils will complete colour theory written definition worksheet followed by experimenting with paints or mixed media to complete a colour wheel sheet please rate/review
Step By Step Production Plan - Key Stage 3 - Design & Technology -Practical Theory Evaluation Sheet
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Step By Step Production Plan - Key Stage 3 - Design & Technology -Practical Theory Evaluation Sheet

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Step By Step Production Plan - Key Stage 3 - Design & Technology -Practical Theory Evaluation Sheet Learning Objective: •Write an accurate plan that shows the main stages of making my final design • Identify my own strengths & opportunities for improvements Worksheet that can be used to evaluate practical lessons Great plenary activity allows students to evaluate the following: Personal lesson objective(s) What worked well? What could be improved? Targets for next lesson
Generic Product Analysis Proforma Worksheet / Task - 1 Hour Lesson - writing frame- Research - KS3/4
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Generic Product Analysis Proforma Worksheet / Task - 1 Hour Lesson - writing frame- Research - KS3/4

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Generic Product Analysis Worksheet / Task - 1 Hour Lesson - ANALYSIS - Research - KS3/4 -Also include writing frame for differentiation/ Low ability/literacy -Extension task for G&T Worksheet engages students of all levels into the task of PRODUCT ANALYSIS a fundamental part of the design process. Student will need to analyse at least TWO products in detail to gather information the worksheet explains the task clearly & promotes independent learning Could be used as a cover lesson
KS3 Textile Decoration - PRACTICAL LESSON PLAN, PPT & Sampling evaluation worksheet 5 HOURS SOW,
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KS3 Textile Decoration - PRACTICAL LESSON PLAN, PPT & Sampling evaluation worksheet 5 HOURS SOW,

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KS3 Textile Decoration PRACTICAL LESSON PLAN, PPT & Sampling evaluation worksheet 5 HOURS SOW Fabric Pen, Fabric Paint, Fabric Crayon - stencil/template sheet included - can be copied to support weak drawing skills - Safe use of the iron - Sampling evaluation worksheet - where finished samples can be mounted and fully evaluated Clear method sheets, can be displayed as PPT on smart board differentiated success criteria - reflective plenary THIS IS A SERIES OF LESSONS - MINIMUM 4 HOURS Excellent introduction to basic textile decoration methods for KS3 students Structured practical lesson Introduce method, demonstrate method, student sampling time, students evaluate method using worksheet
KS3 Art - Introduction to Mark Making - Lesson Activity
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KS3 Art - Introduction to Mark Making - Lesson Activity

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Introduction to mark making KS3 art Lesson PPT & Worksheet included starter - cut up mark making cards - students pick a card & fill the square with marks main - after discussing and trialing different ways to make marks students then completed a blank letter template of their initial with their desired mark making method. ideal starter of term activity to gauge student ability
Complete Scheme of Work - Student Workbook - Whole Term Project - SKATER/CIRCLE  SKIRT Project
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Complete Scheme of Work - Student Workbook - Whole Term Project - SKATER/CIRCLE SKIRT Project

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WHOLE UNIT OF WORK STUDENT WORKBOOK LESSON BY LESSON SCHEME OF WORK SUCCESS CRITERIA 14 Page Work booklet full scheme of work detailed in table format at start of booklet including homeworks 12 pages of lesson activities for students to complete - the booklet follows the principles of the design process. Worksheet titles - Moodboard task, product analysis, fabrics and materials, design ideas, design development, costings, pattern planning & making, body measurements, production plan. The project pushes pupils to use a range of textile skills and follow through a design & make project. This is a fully comprehensive set of lessons with worksheets to accompany - just requires a competent textiles teacher that can make a basic circle skirt. The booklet contains a link to an easy to follow circle skirt method for practice