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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.
Positive Reflection Journal Worksheets - Social & Emotional Literacy & Well-being - Writing Skills
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Positive Reflection Journal Worksheets - Social & Emotional Literacy & Well-being - Writing Skills

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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
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 :-)
Child Development Health & Social Care - Child Disabilities & Special Needs Research Task - 2 Hour
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Child Development Health & Social Care - Child Disabilities & Special Needs Research Task - 2 Hour

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Learning objective(s)… Understand the requirements of children with special needs & the effects on the family Learning Outcome Understand a range of special needs & the care needed/provided -differentiated set of high order questions included - differentiated learning outcomes PowerPoint Lesson - Gives clear instruction for research task students must produce information about each Special Need: Visual Impairment Hearing impairment cerebral Palsy Down Syndrome Autism
Art Project - Antarctica Themed - Ideal Cover Lessons / Short Project - 7-8  Lesson Tasks
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Art Project - Antarctica Themed - Ideal Cover Lessons / Short Project - 7-8 Lesson Tasks

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Art Project - Antarctica Themed - Ideal Long term Cover Lessons / Short Project - 7-8 Lesson Tasks 27 slides of resources, lesson activities, worksheets, linked learning questions KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Develop the ability to ANALYSE pictures/information to inspire ideas Develop the skill of drawing in PROPORTION Develop the knowledge of using TINT & SHADE to mix new colours Experiment with LINE drawing Explore Creative Outcomes LEARNING OUTCOMES Artist Study Worksheet Artic Colouring Artist copy Polar bear Proportion drawing Cartoon Penguin Proportion drawing Colour mixing outcomes – Acrylic & Watercolour Abstract Icebergs – Line Drawings Silhouette Sponge Painting Final Artistic outcome
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
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
GCSE TEXTILES INTRODUCTION QUIZ  Whole lesson activity  Baseline/Benchmark activity
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GCSE TEXTILES INTRODUCTION QUIZ Whole lesson activity Baseline/Benchmark activity

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GCSE TEXTILES INTRODUCTION QUIZ Whole lesson activity Baseline/Benchmark activity Powerpoint Printable as student answer sheets - 3 slides per page Textiles starter quiz - assessment measure series of general textile knowledge based questions in quiz format Run the powerpoint on the board - reading questions to students -Print Powerpoint with 3 slides per page & students use this as their answer sheet Next lesson - go through test answers with students, allowing them time to feedback answers and write correct answers in green pen to show work development
Food Packaging Analysis & Design Task - NEW Curriculum Grading - Differentiated - Worksheet & PPT
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Food Packaging Analysis & Design Task - NEW Curriculum Grading - Differentiated - Worksheet & PPT

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Food Packaging Analysis & Design Task L/O To understand the basic requirements of food packaging - NEW Curriculum Grading - Differentiated - Worksheet & PPT 1- discuss food packaging - requirements, types, need 2 - packaging analysis short group task 3- class discussion - packaging 4- Main Task - packaging design 5- literacy task - descriptive labelling task 6- Plenary Worksheet with differentiated success criteria included project lesson PPT on board, print student worksheets
SUSTAINABLE TEXTILES - RECYCLING MATERIALS - Black Bag Practical Activity - 2-3 Hr Task
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SUSTAINABLE TEXTILES - RECYCLING MATERIALS - Black Bag Practical Activity - 2-3 Hr Task

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SUSTAINABLE TEXTILES - RECYCLING MATERIALS - Black Bag Practical Activity - 2-3 Hr Task practical group task Learning objective Engage with Sustainable Textiles Learning outcomes A garment using recycled materials Task To design an outfit using recycled items. Delegate Job roles Research recycled fashion – create a mood board Brainstorm ideas/ design sketches Draw up Final Design Collect Equipment Create Outfit Present ideas – CATWALK!!
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
Engaging Financial Awareness Discussion Questions : Encourage Conversations
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Engaging Financial Awareness Discussion Questions : Encourage Conversations

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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
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 :-)