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As a Regional Progress Coach and Head of Personal Development, I’m passionate about empowering educators and students alike. My versatile resources cover Design & Technology, Childcare/CACHE, Business, Enterprise, Textiles, Art, School Development, Teaching & Learning, and Personal Development for Key Stages 3 to 5 (KS3-KS5). I’m committed to providing innovative materials that create a stimulating and rewarding learning environment, encouraging positive attitudes toward education.

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As a Regional Progress Coach and Head of Personal Development, I’m passionate about empowering educators and students alike. My versatile resources cover Design & Technology, Childcare/CACHE, Business, Enterprise, Textiles, Art, School Development, Teaching & Learning, and Personal Development for Key Stages 3 to 5 (KS3-KS5). I’m committed to providing innovative materials that create a stimulating and rewarding learning environment, encouraging positive attitudes toward education.
WJEC HOME ECONOMICS: TEXTILES GCSE Controlled Assessment Task 1-lesson Powerpoint & Student booklets
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WJEC HOME ECONOMICS: TEXTILES GCSE Controlled Assessment Task 1-lesson Powerpoint & Student booklets

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WJEC HOME ECONOMICS: TEXTILES GCSE Controlled Assessment Task 1 lesson Powerpoint & Student booklets Lesson by lesson powerpoint - outlining the requirements of each coursework page and showing exemplar exam board materials. powerpoint can be shared on smart board during controlled sessions to guide students Student booklet a fully comprehensive guide for students. the booklet shares a tick list of tasks to guide students through the task.
GCSE Textiles Sewing Skills Production Sampling Practical Techniques-Lesson Powerpoint-Unit of work
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GCSE Textiles Sewing Skills Production Sampling Practical Techniques-Lesson Powerpoint-Unit of work

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GCSE Textiles Sewing Skills Production Sampling Practical Techniques -Lesson Powerpoint -Unit of work -Differentiated success criteria Complete series of practical sampling lessons, which enable students to build up their practical competencies sample demonstrations include: four squares meeting, square pocket, applique, frills & flounces, embroidery, zips, overlocked sleeve , quilting
Textiles Key Stage 2/3 wordsearch - Design Technology
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Textiles Key Stage 2/3 wordsearch - Design Technology

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Textiles Key Stage 2/3 wordsearch - Starter - Design Technology Word search containing textile related keywords Extended by getting pupils to research the meaning/use of the equipment/process/find the item in the workroom Very good resources to promote ideas
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
GCSE TEXTILES INTRODUCTION QUIZ  Whole lesson activity  Baseline/Benchmark activity
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GCSE TEXTILES INTRODUCTION QUIZ Whole lesson activity Baseline/Benchmark activity

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GCSE TEXTILES INTRODUCTION QUIZ Whole lesson activity Baseline/Benchmark activity Powerpoint Printable as student answer sheets - 3 slides per page Textiles starter quiz - assessment measure series of general textile knowledge based questions in quiz format Run the powerpoint on the board - reading questions to students -Print Powerpoint with 3 slides per page & students use this as their answer sheet Next lesson - go through test answers with students, allowing them time to feedback answers and write correct answers in green pen to show work development
TEXTILES Product Analysis 2 Hour Lesson Plan, Lesson PowerPoint ,Worksheets & SEND Support Sheet
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TEXTILES Product Analysis 2 Hour Lesson Plan, Lesson PowerPoint ,Worksheets & SEND Support Sheet

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COMPLETE OBSERVATION READY LESSON POWERPOINT AND LESSON PLAN OUTSTANDING GRADED 1X COMPLETE FORMAL LESSON PLAN 1X FULLY COMPREHENSIVE POWERPOINT LESSON RESOURCE - GUIDES PUPILS 1X A4 WORKSHEET 1X SEND FRIENDLY - KEYWORDS/SENTENCE STARTER SHEET This is a complete 2 hour lesson task - thoroughly enjoyed by students prior homework - bring in an item to analyse - differentiated success criteria -fully explores the research method of product analysis -learning accessible for all types of learners
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
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
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
KS3 textiles design idea sheet - template
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KS3 textiles design idea sheet - template

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Templates i have made to use for my ks3 students to illustrate their design work on --- clear assessment criteria & levels----- I enlarge the 4x ideas sheet to A3. Allows pupils to design a range of ideas -----if you download please comment, review or rate-------------sharing is caring :-)
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 :-)
Fashion designer Research Task - ICT Room Required
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Fashion designer Research Task - ICT Room Required

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An easy cover or one off lesson to introduce GCSE pupils to existing fashion designers & creating mood boards An exciting ICT task to research fashion designers to create a interesting mood board. The PPT contains handouts for pupils, exemplar examples and PowerPoint formatting tips to help pupils to generate creative displays. I generally allocate each pupil with a well-known or interesting designer to research. ++++++++++if you download please leave comment or rating, even if its an improvement++++ thanks
Janome Sewing Machine Diagram
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Janome Sewing Machine Diagram

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I use this as a poster in my classroom and as a starter/plenary game. Duplicate the slide & remove the labels then ask pupils to name the machine parts -------------------------------->If you download please review/Leave feedback even if you have an improvement idea :-)
Design Ideas - Storyboard & Final Design sheet
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Design Ideas - Storyboard & Final Design sheet

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A fun & creative way to layout pupils design ideas. Clear level descriptors and self/peer assessment tick list. ++++++++++if you download please leave comment or rating, even if its an improvement++++ thanks
Sock Monkey Soft Toy - Full lesson by lesson scheme of work & lesson powerpoint
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Sock Monkey Soft Toy - Full lesson by lesson scheme of work & lesson powerpoint

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Sock Monkey Soft Toy - Full lesson by lesson scheme of work & lesson powerpoint key stage 3 project The project transforms recycled socks into sock creature - Sockies! A very cost effective yet rewarding project. The project has been thoroughly enjoyed by my year 8 pupils, each teaching rotation generating completely different and innovative ideas. The project has no boundaries and can be easily adapted to suit. I have attached a comprehensive scheme of work with lesson by lesson objectives and lesson plans, supported by an interactive PPT Have fun