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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.
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
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 :-)
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
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 :-)
FOOD & NUTRiTION - Design a Healthy Pasta DIsh - EATWELL PLATE Task 2hrs - Lesson PPT & Worksheet
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FOOD & NUTRiTION - Design a Healthy Pasta DIsh - EATWELL PLATE Task 2hrs - Lesson PPT & Worksheet

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FOOD & NUTRiTION - Design a Healthy Pasta DIsh - Theory/Knowledge Task 2hrs - Lesson PPT & Worksheet 14 slide powerpoint presentation lesson L/O: To explore different ingredients and use technical information to decide if they are suitable for the final product Success Criteria Well thought out ideas for a healthy pasta lunch Coloured & Labelled Meal ideas An understanding of how the eatwell plate portions may link to your diet Lesson discusses how to prepare healthy meals in line with the eat well plate. Students will plan 4-6 well considered pasta dishes students will cook final chosen dish as practical activity WORKSHEET INCLUDED HOMEWORK TASK AND SHEET INCLUDED
KS3 DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY Textiles - FULL Scheme of work - Tote Bag -  Lesson Breakdown - Detailed
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KS3 DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY Textiles - FULL Scheme of work - Tote Bag - Lesson Breakdown - Detailed

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KS3 DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY Textiles - FULL Scheme of work - Lesson by Lesson Breakdown - Detailed 18 lesson mapped out This module provides progression for the KS3 students in Textiles Technology. The students will have an opportunity to independently produce their own Tote Bag using practical techniques learned before. Pupils will design and manufacture a bag for The TEENAGE target market. They will gain experience of designing using a range of materials, production and decoration techniques. They will use a range of manufacturing skills such as; cutting, hand sewing, machine sewing, pattern making, CAD/CAM, Heat transfer design, Hand dyeing and the application of a Square or Patch pocket.
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
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
KS3 New Curriculum Design & Technology - Textiles - 24 Page Student worksheets booklet - COMPLETE
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KS3 New Curriculum Design & Technology - Textiles - 24 Page Student worksheets booklet - COMPLETE

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24 Page booklet printable student booklet -YEAR 8 - KS3 Design & Technology Student Booklet - TOTE BAG Project - New Curriculum 24 pages taking student through the theoretical and practical textiles design cycle. NEW CURRICULUM - clear references to new curriculum for DT - DESIGN, MAKE EVALUATE, SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE sheets include - healthy & safety, equipment, Heat press induction, fabrics & fibres, product analysis, sewing machine skills, textile sampling skills , design ideas, design development, production log, evaluation Simply PRINT & COPY :-)
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
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
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