It's time for HODs to do data analysis and you might find that your A level ALPS score isn't as good as you had hoped. There might be reasons for this and this document provides an explanation of these reasons. The statements can be copied and dropped into your own analysis documents ... and can of course be edited to fit the needs of your department. Provided as a Word document for complete editing freedom.

Updated for 2017-18. A step by step guide for students, leading them through the development of a GCSE Art sketchbook. This resource focusses on covering the Assessment Objectives and helps students see how their work can evolve. An invaluable resource for all students, but in particular, lower achieving candidates. Over 30 instructional slides. Art resource by Start Creative Resources.

This resource provides a GCSE Art Scheme of Study based on Natural Forms. The scheme provides opportunities for full coverage of the four Assessment Objectives. Also included are 11 individual slideshows of photographic images to support the scheme. There is also a photocopiable step by step student guide to developing an effective sketchbook based on natural forms. This resource has been designed to relate to both the existing specification and the new GCSE Art specification which will be rolled out next academic year. Resources have been developed by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Department, Senior A level Art Moderator and professional artist.

This Unit of Work provides 4 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with masks. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links, homework and resources required. Also included for each lesson is a photocopiable information sheet for students, which is written in a student friendly manner. This resource is ideal for Middle School students.

This resource provides 17 pages of comments for art reports. The document is divided into KS3, 4 and 5 comments and all use appropriate specialist vocabulary. The document is in Word format for ease of copying and editing. An ideal resource for when report deadlines are approaching and workload is heavy.

This resource provides 5 individual visual resources: 1. Advice for Newly Qualified Teachers - a mind map of information to help and support NQTs 2. Art and Design Cross Curricular Links 3. Colours in 5 different languages. Ideal for display in classrooms, demonstrating crosss curricular links. 4. The Art and Design Process - A mind map for display in classrooms or for use as a handout for students. 5. The Golden Ratio - An information sheet demonstrating the links between Art and Maths.

This resource provides a fun superhero based activity for form time. An opportunity to encourage students to consider positive behaviour traits as superpowers. Suitable for KS2 and 3 students. A choice of superhero templates are offered, both male and female, which allow children to add colour and designs. Children can then develop a positive character for the hero by deciding on "superpowers" and background.

A model for comment only marking for KS3 Art lessons. Suitable for all subject areas and fully editable so that you can insert information to suit your particular school. This resource provides a clear, simple rationale for providing comment only feedback to students whilst ensuring that data is collected recording and reporting purposes and linking to the new numeric GCSE grading system (9 to 1).

Are you brave enough to ask your students what they have thought about their Art education this year? Do you want to collect meaningful comments for your SEF? If so, this simple resource will help. A page of targeted questions which will allow students to provide feedback. Provided as a Word document so that you can fully edit it. Enjoy the summer hols when they arrive!

Engage students in the Rio Olympics with this collection of Olympic themed coloring sheets. Easy to print.

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 of colour theory and the relationship with still life.

Information sheets covering colour theory. A printable resource providing colour wheel, colour images, definitions of colour related terms and a blank colour wheel for students to work with. Accessible information for both student and teacher.

A step by step guide showing how to use guide lines to draw a face. A visual resource suitable for use with all ages. An ideal starting point for lessons based on portraiture. Art resource by Start Creative Resources.

This resource provides over 30 black and white abstract images. They have been designed to allow colour to be added in a variety of ways. Some students might like to develop “realistic” pictures of actual objects or scenes by thinking carefully about which sections to apply colour to. Other students might want to use the images as a basis for pattern work, or simply apply colour in a random way. Colour can be applied using pencil crayon, felt tip or even paint. If using paint make sure that the images are printed onto appropriately robust paper. This resource is ideal for use as an extension activity towards the end of a main project.

A mind map of cross curricular links in Art. A useful resource when explaining the validity of Art to students, staff and parents. This black and white version is photocopiable.

This resource comprises a slide show of images of fish, offering inspiration for Art students of all ages. This resource can be used in conjunction with other Art resources by Mael Matthews on TES

This Visual resource comprises 30 high quality images of grafitti to provide inspiration for Art students of all ages. This resource can be used in conjunction with other Art resources by Mael Matthews on TES.