Updated for 2017-18. This collection of resources includes group discussion starting points, a photocopiable questionnaire for students and quotes by famous people who have experienced bullying. Also included are 6 poster images that can be printed up to A3 size and displayed around school.

Surely one of the first things that students need to be taught is how their work will be assessed. This Back to School support for students sorts that out. Do you find it hard to explain to students what the AQA A level Art Assessment Objectives mean? Do your students find the language of the AOs confusing? If so, this resource will help. A 9 slide presentation which goes through each AO in turn clearly explaining in student friendly language what they mean. Designed to be print friendly so that it can be given to students as a handout. I have used this resource with my own students to great effect. I hope that it helps you too.

A level Art. A support document for A Level Art students to help them decide on a theme or topic for Component 1. Suitable for Art and Design, Fine Art, Photography, Textiles and 3D Design. Component 1 is a Personal Investigation and it is important that they choose a starting point that is gong to keep their interest and allow them to clearly meet the Assessment Objectives. This resource provides example starting points, reminds students about the Assessment Objectives and offers a structured approach to getting started with Component 1. Also included is a student friendly explanation of the Assessment Objectives which will help them ensure that they are meeting them through their preparatory work. Written with the AQA specification in mind, but equally suited to EdExcel.

This resource provides NQTs with "at a glance" advice and support to help with the sometimes overwhelming first year in teaching. Advice is presented as a mind map, which can be printed as a handy sheet for planners or as a larger scale poster. Comments are based on my experiences during 18 years in the teaching profession and my time spent mentoring NQTs. Views are honest and realistic. This resource is provided in a range of colours to suit all tastes! I wish you the very best of luck in your career.

This Unit of Work provides 3 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with colour. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links and resources required. Also included for each lesson is a photocopiable information sheet for students, which is written in a student friendly manner. This Unit of Work is suitable for Key Stage 3 students.

This Lesson Plan template allows lessons to be planned covering all of the key Ofsted targets. Suitable for all subjects and all levels. Fully editable. Updated for 2017-18.

An Art scheme of work suitable for Key Stage 3 students, providing a lesson by lesson guide, cross curricular links, homework advice and recommendations on materials. The focus of the scheme is the study and development of Conceptual art. The concept of Art as an idea is explored.

Challenge your students to consider how positive they are about life, learning and pretty much everything. The questions will provide students with a score with a corresponding statement that outlines their particular mind-set. A nice starter activity for group work based on positive or growth mind-sets. Suitable for KS3 and 4.

This Unit of Work provides 3 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with portraiture. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links and resources required. Also included for each lesson is a photocopiable information sheet for students, which is written in a student friendly manner. This Unit of Work is suitable for Key Stage 3 students.

A fun summer themed circle time activity for younger children. Children will enjoy this "what am I?" game. Slides give clues to objects associated with the summer and children can be encouraged to guess what the object or item is. This resource can also be used to inform children of precautions that should be taken against the sun as "sun cream" and "sun hat" are two of the items included. A 52 slide resource.

Four linked lesson plans for Key Stage 3 that introduce students to the history and culture of masks. Students are then led through a range of techniques and processes in the development of their own mask designs. Each lesson includes differentiation, materials lists, homework, student friendly support sheet and clear guidance. 16 pages in total.

This resource provides an informative handbook for students studying Art at Middle School. The resource covers expectations, equipment needed, how to use paint effectively and key concepts. The resource also offers a marking scheme. The download is in PDF and Word format, so you can edit and amend the resource to suit your specific needs. This resource can be used in conjunction with other resources available from Mael Matthews on TES

Why not get 2020 off to a flying start with this fully editable 26 slide assembly PowerPoint. The slideshow welcomes students back and then encourages best effort, engagement and positivity. Each slide is illustrated and can be edited to suit your particular requirements. You might want to add slides, images of comments so that it is perfect for your school, but hopefully this framework will cut your workload slightly at the start of the new term! Happy 2020 to everyone. we hope that you have a successful year!

This resource provides structured guidance for GCSE Art students analysing the work of recognised artists, craftspeople and designers. Students are asked to analyse the work through a series of prompts presented in the form of a flow diagram. Easy to photocopy and the completed sheet could be stuck into sketchbooks to evidence to the moderator thorough analysis has taken place.

Students are now starting to develop their exam unit. This resource provides 2 photocopiable review sheets which can be given to students to encourage them to take control of their work and assess what they still have to do. Student friendly language is used to help them view their progress in relation to the Assessment Objectives. This resource has been written with the AQA specification in mind, but would be equally suited to EdExcel. Provided as PDF and Word document so that it can be fully edited to suit your school's particular needs.

This fun form time game challenges teams to respond to slides that describe a person or animal in or on a place or object doing something. One person then draws the scene whilst team mates try to guess. This PowerPoint provides rules, descriptive slides and score card. This is a resource that I have produced to use with my classes this week to give them a well deserved end of term treat. Merry Christmas from Start Creative

A thorough lesson plan encouraging students to consider the different types of bullying and the difference between bullying and conflict. A series of structured activities along with relevant resource cards and 2 posters for display.

A big word search based on Donald trump. All words are associated with Mr Trump. A good way of starting a discussion about the President of the United States of America. It's going to be great!!

Children and adults sometimes need a focus at times of stress and anxiety. Concentrating the mind on a straightforward activity such as colouring can have a calming effect and Allow for refocus. This resource might help an individual regain focus. 65 original drawings are provided ready for colouring. The drawings vary in complexity. This resource can also be used as an extension activity or simply for fun. Suitable for SEN students, but equally suitable for main stream students.

Boys can and do produce A* quality artwork. Work can be highly expressive, intuitive and impulsive. This resource provides a page by page slideshow of an A* graded GCSE Art sketchbook by a boy. The nature of the work is fully aligned to the new GCSE Art specification. Emphasis is placed on observational drawing, critical and contextual referencing, media experimentation and idea development. Work is bold and exciting. The sketchbook also shows effective, intelligent annotation. It is NOT neat and tidy .... and it doesn't need to be. This is a useful resource for showing male students what they should be aiming for. It is equally suitable for female students. It can also be used to provide inspiration for a wide range of drawing styles. If you have found this resource useful, why not check out More A level and GCSE Art resources by clicking here ...... and there are over 600 other Art education resources in the shop. You can visit by clicking here Why not follow us by clicking here for regular Art education news.