As a Head of Personal Development within Further Education, 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.
As a Head of Personal Development within Further Education, 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.
Student Case Study Template & Guide To Help Writing a Case Study
- SEND Special Educational Needs
Fantastic Tool for ALL teachers to provide commentary in regards to student progress
Ideal for OFSTED preparation
Excellent when used for students with special educational needs
Whole School Resource
Great to analyse progress and arrange relevant intervention
A Easy to follow guide to observing lessons & improving reflective practice **
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ideal tool if either:
you have been asked to observe a lesson & you are not confident giving feedback
you are a NQT or trainee teacher wanting to get more out of observing teaching
The document explains the objectives of lesson observations, pinpointing what you should be focusing on & looking for.
**It also contains a really handy guide with questions and prompts to use to record feedback during lesson observations **
i.e. What is the pace of the lesson ?
is students work challenging & engaging?
what behaviour strategies are implemented?
WHOLE SCHOOL - Learning Walk Policy & Feedback Grid Template
- Whole school learning walk policy
-learning walk feedback template
Ideal tool to implement learning walks within a school/college
the policy (which can be adapted to suit) outlines a clear and fair procedure around learning walks
the feedback templates allows the learning walks to be constructive & developmental. the template gives clear feedback around what has been observed and helps to provide evidence around teaching & learning
Teacher’s Whole School CPD Game/Activity
5 Second Rule
-Teaching & Learning Edition
Whats Included:
1 x 5 second rule board
1 set of game rules
54 question cards (teaching & learning based - can be edited)
Complete CPD Activity to promote focused teacher networking & share Teaching & Learning knowledge
*The Board & Cards Can be printed & laminated to create a high quality game to promote teacher CPD *
I designed this game to use with our teachers at a staff twilight evening. I discussed the new proposed OFSTED framework - focusing on the QUALITY OF EDUCATION. Staff then shared their classroom practice & subject knowledge whilst playing the game.
**This game is LOTS OF FUN … provides great conversation & innovation **
The Game of Quick Thinking and Fast Communication!
**For 3 to 6 Players
Object of the Game
To correctly answer the most questions by giving answers before the timer runs out.
The player in the Hot Seat has 5 seconds to give answers.
**Winning the Game
Players progress along the board until they reach FINISH.
The first player to get there wins the game
**Example Question cards ** …
Name 1 Way of promoting a positive classroom environment
NAME 1 De-escalation technique
What does the Term ‘Leavers Destination’ Refer to ?
NAME 2 Signs of neglect
Name 1 Method of gauging pupil understanding
Personal Development & PSHE Curriculum Planner – KS4/KS5
This comprehensive Personal Development Programme Planner is designed to support PSHE curriculum planning for Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. It provides a structured framework for educators to deliver impactful and engaging Personal Development sessions, covering all essential topic areas with clear learning opportunities.
Fully adaptable to suit different educational settings and student needs
Covers statutory PSHE and RSE requirements, ensuring compliance with national guidelines
Breaks down key topic areas into learning objectives, discussion points, and facilitation ideas
What’s Included?
This planner encompasses a wide range of essential health, wellbeing, and life skills topics, including:
Health & Wellbeing – Mental health awareness, self-image, healthy lifestyles, risk management, and digital wellbeing
Relationships & Consent – Healthy relationships, boundaries, respect, and understanding coercion & control
Sexual Health & Safety – Contraception, STIs, pregnancy choices, and accessing support
Drugs, Alcohol & Risk Management – Managing influences, personal safety, and decision-making
Online Safety & Digital Awareness – Navigating risks such as cyberbullying, grooming, and online manipulation
Personal Identity & Inclusion – Celebrating diversity, challenging stereotypes, and promoting equality
This planner is a valuable tool for PSHE educators, progress coaches, and pastoral teams, ensuring students gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate life’s challenges.
Instant Download | Editable & Ready to Use
Ideal for lesson planning, curriculum mapping, and personal development coaching in schools and colleges.
Positive Reflection Journal Worksheets
1x Blue 1x Pink
Questions can be tweaked slightly to suit your cohort/activity
A diary style sheet which encourages students to reflect on their week/day positively, picking out particular aspects which they have enjoyed.
Great tool to engage with Social & Emotional Literacy & Well-being - Writing Skills
This also allows you to gently get to know your students in more depth & their wider life outside of school, allowing you to support them with greater knowledge.
This is also a great confidence builder, the skills learned can be applied in the workplace & home
Financial Awareness Discussion Questions
Spark engaging conversations about money management with these thought-provoking discussion questions! Covering topics like everyday spending, budgeting, and financial goals, these prompts help students reflect on their financial habits and dreams.
Perfect for classroom activities or workshops, these questions empower young people to build healthy financial habits and boost their financial literacy. Use them to inspire meaningful discussions and prepare students for a successful financial future
Planning a Health & Active Fitness Program
Worksheet Lesson Task
-ideal Cover or one lesson task
-can be used in Sport & fitness lessons as well as Food tech
Students can independently work through the sheet generating ideas around healthy living & fitness
main task - design a fitness program for two different clients
KS3 CURRICULUM MAP
- DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
- TEXTILES
- YEAR 7 8 9 LESSON OVERVIEW
DETAILED LESSON OVERVIEW
YEAR 7 - LANYARD PROJECT
YEAR 8 - TOTE BAG DECORATION
YEAR 9 - STORAGE POUCH
NEW CURRICULUM FRIENDLY - CORRESPONDS TO ALL AREAS OF NEW DT 2014 SPEC.
Whole Lesson Activity
2-3 Hours
Christmas Fairy Cakes
- Practical Task
- All In One cake Method
- Homework Extension task - Cake design ideas
-Powerpoint lesson plan - can be projected to students on smart board
-easy to follow student instructions
- Cake design worksheet included
30 CLASSROOM DISPLAY KEYWORDS
- Design & Technology - Textiles
- Literacy - SPaG
Large Print format
easy to read
PRINT LAMINATE & DISPLAY
very eye catching printed on yellow paper
ideal literacy visual
RANDOM NAME GENERATOR
- ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING TOOL
- QUESTIONING
-WHOLE SCHOOL
BOOK 1 - NAME GENERATOR - PUSH GO TO RANDOMLY SELECT STUDENT
BOOK 2 - DATA SHEET - COPY & PASTE CLASS LISTS
Book / Work Scrutiny Proforma - Whole School Departmental Leadership Tool
-Book Scrutiny Template
to be used to asses the quality of marking & assessment
a excellent tool to provide quality feedback when looking at student work
Termly, I ask subject leaders to bring a sample of books from their department to be looked at. This template is used to consistently look through work and provide feedback.
**An Activity & worksheet for students who are preparing to go on work experience or apply for jobs, colleges or placements **
The 2 page sheet gets students to discuss & think about what needs to be prepared for BEFORE, DURING & AFTER the interview
It also outlines a range of basic interview questions that are likely to be asked & enables students to note down possible answers
**a great tool for career & future planning at KS4 & KS5 level **
**Art Therapy
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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
PSHCEE Smoking
Whole Lesson Activity
Analyse Facts, Discuss, Group work & Poster Task & Sheet
Contains student friendly information on:
-Smoking & the law UK
The side effects & health risks
this is a great group activity or can be used as a cover lesson 1:1 task
all info & worksheets needed on slides
task: students to discuss fact sheets and make key notes in groups (mind map)
students ten design a poster based on smoking
Empower students to distinguish between wants and needs with this insightful resource! Designed to facilitate self-reflection and critical thinking, this resource encourages learners to examine their personal desires and necessities.
Key Components:
Recognize Wants vs. Needs: Activities to help students identify and categorize their wants and needs effectively.
Personal Reflection: Guided prompts for students to reflect on their own experiences and priorities, enhancing their understanding of financial decision-making.
Explore Strategies: Practical strategies and support systems to help students make informed choices, manage their resources, and prioritize their needs.
Ideal for personal development sessions, this resource equips students with the skills to navigate their financial landscape with confidence and awareness.
Design Tech NEW National Curriculum
0-9 Key Stage 3 Level Descriptor
Assessment criteria ladder
Assessment areas directly link with new curriculum areas design, make, evaluate, subject knowledge.
Creating four key assessment areas.
NEW 0-9 Grading
Good visual aid for students
easy to follow visual ladder
excellent assessment material and classroom resource