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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.

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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.
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 :-)
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
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
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 :-)
Cost of Christmas Dinner: Budget-Friendly Online Shopping Task for Students Ks3 Ks4 Ks5
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Cost of Christmas Dinner: Budget-Friendly Online Shopping Task for Students Ks3 Ks4 Ks5

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Cost of Christmas: Online Shopping Task Dive into the festive spirit with this engaging online shopping task! Students will use supermarket websites to research and plan a Christmas dinner for six people, selecting a basket of 11 essential items. They’ll track the cost of each item, calculate the total estimated cost, and reflect on their budgeting choices. Task Components: Shopping Basket Cost Tracking Menu Creation Reflect on the budgeting process and its importance during the holiday season. This task not only enhances students’ budgeting skills but also encourages creativity in meal planning, making it perfect for personal development and life skills education!
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 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
Textiles Health & Safety - Hazard Awareness Activity & Extension Task -Ideal starter lesson or COVER
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Textiles Health & Safety - Hazard Awareness Activity & Extension Task -Ideal starter lesson or COVER

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Textiles Health & Safety 1-2 HOURS TEACHING TIME - Hazard Awareness Activity & Extension Task -Ideal starter lesson or COVER L/O - UNDERSTAND THE HAZARDS WITHIN THE TEXTILE WORKROOM 1. student to identify the hazards in each scenario 2. students to generate a list of classroom rules 3. Extension/HW - student to design a Safety poster for the textiles workroom PRINT SHEET & TEACH !
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
KS3 Art - Introduction to Mark Making - Lesson Activity
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KS3 Art - Introduction to Mark Making - Lesson Activity

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Introduction to mark making KS3 art Lesson PPT & Worksheet included starter - cut up mark making cards - students pick a card & fill the square with marks main - after discussing and trialing different ways to make marks students then completed a blank letter template of their initial with their desired mark making method. ideal starter of term activity to gauge student ability
Art Therapy - Colouring Challenge - Mindfulness - De-stress  & social emotional SEND well being
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Art Therapy - Colouring Challenge - Mindfulness - De-stress & social emotional SEND well being

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**Art Therapy ** 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
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
The Need & Importance of Textiles - Wider Use - Year 7 - Introduction Lesson & Worksheet - KS3
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The Need & Importance of Textiles - Wider Use - Year 7 - Introduction Lesson & Worksheet - KS3

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The Need & Importance of Textiles - Wider Use - Design & Technology - Year 7 - Introduction Lesson 1. introduction to textiles - the wider uses and its importance 2. watch short ikea advertising clip - Textiles a Part of life - emphasise the importance 3. imagine - creative thinking task - imagine and discuss a world with no textiles products 4 WORKSHEET - students to generate a list of various textiles items and put them into categories
FOOD & NUTRiTION  - Design a Healthy Pasta DIsh - PRACTICAL MAKING  Task 2hrs - KS3 - EATWELL PLATE
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FOOD & NUTRiTION - Design a Healthy Pasta DIsh - PRACTICAL MAKING Task 2hrs - KS3 - EATWELL PLATE

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FOOD & NUTRiTION - Design a Healthy Pasta DIsh - PRACTICAL Task 2hrs - Lesson PPT & Worksheet 5 slide powerpoint presentation lesson L/O: Use different ingredients and processes to produce a healthy pasta dish. Success Criteria A well balanced, healthy pasta dish Ability to work from my own detailed recipe and change areas if needed Safe use of equipment Previous Lesson discusses how to prepare healthy meals in line with the eatwell plate. Students will prepare and cook their chosen healthy pasta dish Student will taste & evaluate dish HOMEWORK TASK AND SHEET INCLUDED