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Engaging, easy-to use, challenging lesson resources designed to help close the disadvantage gap. From print & go worksheets when you're in a rush to thoughtful assemblies when you need to impress. For busy, happy teachers who want highly motivated and productive students. Designed by a Head of Creative & Performing Arts, Head of Art and GCSE and A-level Art moderator. MA, BFA, NPQSL

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Engaging, easy-to use, challenging lesson resources designed to help close the disadvantage gap. From print & go worksheets when you're in a rush to thoughtful assemblies when you need to impress. For busy, happy teachers who want highly motivated and productive students. Designed by a Head of Creative & Performing Arts, Head of Art and GCSE and A-level Art moderator. MA, BFA, NPQSL
World Refugee Week Assembly 2024
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World Refugee Week Assembly 2024

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-Use this assembly to help educate and raise awareness about refugees and how we can support them. -Defines important terminology to address misconceptions about what a refugee is or is not. -Develops empathy, gets students thinking about what it might be like to face the challenges that a refugee has to face -short video clips to further emphasise the importance of World Refugee Week -Good for primary or secondary asemblies Approximate running time: 10-15 minutes
Remembrance Day Assembly 2024
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Remembrance Day Assembly 2024

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I used this 15 minute assembly with year 10, but it is suitable for use across all of KS3, KS4 & KS5. Includes: -The importance of remembering -The symbolism of the poppy -2 minute silence (with video clip to The Last Post) -Reflection/Prayer
Gathering GCSE Art Exam ESA Edexcel Everything you need
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Gathering GCSE Art Exam ESA Edexcel Everything you need

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Right, this is it. EVERYTHING YOUR NEED to get your group to ACHIEVE. In the past 4 years (working in London state schools with over 40% SEND in my cohort) I haven’t had a student earn less than a 5 using these resources. A few 9s and lots of 7s & 8s as well. Includes: -step by step TO DO lists with tasks that get students the grades without the struggle -Clear instructions for students to complete a wordcloud, mindmap, moodboard, photoshoot, collage, wow drawing, artist research pages, exam planning & exam evaluation -simple explanation of the Assessment objectives and how to get the marks -a dozen relevant artists that aren’t mentioned in the exam paper -success cirteria for artist research -several different artist technique example pages -4 different printable exam planning sheets -after your exam self-evaluation resources & examples -SEMI writing frame and sentence starters & more!
International Men's Day 2024 Assembly
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International Men's Day 2024 Assembly

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Brand new International Men’s Day assembly featuring: -The 2024 themes -Famous quotes -Reflection questions -An explanation for why we need an ‘International Men’s Day’ -Definition of ‘Toxic Masculinity’ -Video clips exploring the themes of ‘how to be unapologetically you’ and ‘not being afraid to show emotions’. Should take between 10-17 minutes. Could be used as a year or house group assembly, during form time or as part of a PSHE lesson.
Celebrity Portrait Tonal Drawing
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Celebrity Portrait Tonal Drawing

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Use this resource to get your students drawing portraits using tone & the observational method. This resource includes instructions for 2 different skills and could cover 3-4 lessons: 1- Self-portrait drawing from observation 2- Half-portrait of a celebrity. Differentiated targets for Stretch & Challenge, More able and less able students.
Anti bullying Assembly 2024
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Anti bullying Assembly 2024

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A 10-15 minute assembly on the important topic of bullying just in time for ANTI-BULLYING WEEK 2024. Includes: Reflection questions Definitions for different types of bullying Tips on how to be an upstander A choice of relevant videos to share Resources at the end so students know how to get help when they need it.
Creativity Test Art
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Creativity Test Art

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Baseline Creativity Test useful for all key stages Features -Instructions for Activity -Assessment Criteria -Visual Exemplars of outcome
Art Drawing GCSE project
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Art Drawing GCSE project

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I assigned this to my new GCSE groups so that students could continue improving their drawing and knowledge while at home. A challenging mini unit of work based on Iain Macarthur’s animal illustrations (line, pattern, detail etc) that offers choice and includes opportunities to develop a range of technical skills and demonstrate creativity. Organised into the following tasks: -Knowledge -Interpretation -Practice -Inspiration -Final piece My students enjoyed it and the outcomes were decent. I hope your students enjoy it too!
Colour Mixing Art
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Colour Mixing Art

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Explore the colour wheel Explore colour value, how colours are created by mixing other colours Explore complementary colours Create our own colour wheel blending/layering markers, colouring pencils and watercolour paints
Art Class Entire Booklet- LINE & PATTERN
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Art Class Entire Booklet- LINE & PATTERN

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A 26 page booklet of art activities for artists of all abilities. Designed to challenge and inspire… while developing skill, knowledge and creativity. Staying home and don’t know what to do? Now’s a great time to learn something new. Refining skills, or just for fun- Drawing is for everyone! Creativity, technique, knowledge aplenty For humans aged 4 to 120 Parents, teachers, sisters, brothers- Let me know if this is useful and I will make others.
Sustainability in Design Technology cover worksheet quick print
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Sustainability in Design Technology cover worksheet quick print

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Print & go high quality 2 page Design Technology cover worksheet for 1 or 2 lessons Students will learn about and complete a variety of different activities to deepen their understanding and application of the 6 R’s of Sustainability in Design: Reduce, Repair, Reuse, Refuse, Rethink & Recycle Great for KS3 & KS4
Holocaust Memorial Assembly January 27 2025
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Holocaust Memorial Assembly January 27 2025

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This assembly educates about the horrors of holocaust and explains how it is relevant today. The main theme is the fragility of freedom. The purpose of this assembly is to ensure your students properly understand the impact of this important historical event. Includes: silent reflection questions ideas on how to participate in holocaust memorial day definitions of the words holocaust and genocide poems from survivors quote from Anne Frank’s diary. 4 short video clips to engage and inform
Art Design Quick Print Cover Lessons
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Art Design Quick Print Cover Lessons

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In a rush? No need to fuss. Download these 3 double-sided cover sheets and print and you are sorted. Enough activities to keep your students engaged and learning for 3 entire lessons. Includes** -Skulls & Vanitas worksheet** -skull drawing activity -highlight the key words knowledge task ** -Colour Theory worksheet** -Colour theory revision activity -Colour theory wordsearch ** -Still Life worksheet** -highlight the key words knowledge task -Still life drawing activity -Still life wordsearch
Hospitality & Catering Food Technology Booklet Several Activities Cover
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Hospitality & Catering Food Technology Booklet Several Activities Cover

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I’ve used it for KS3 or KS4, several hours (8+) worth of activities to keep students focused, engaged and learning all about a range of important topics related to Food Technology, Hospitality & Catering. 15 pages, several different topics with very clear instructions and no internet or other resources needed. Literally just print & go, I had my students record their answers in their exercise books or on lined paper.
Equality in Art (Co-constructive graffiti lesson)
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Equality in Art (Co-constructive graffiti lesson)

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Banksy, street, Art, graffiti, lettering. Best for use as a double lesson. 0. Go through the slides with the class. 1. As a class choose one of the quotes. 2. Have each student (or pair of students) draw out one of the words in their own graffiti style. 3. Have the students put all their words together to complete the quote. 4. Hooray! Enjoy.