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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.
Beauty Christmas Moodboard Task - Cover Session
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Beauty Christmas Moodboard Task - Cover Session

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Dive into the world of self-care with this engaging Canva collage activity! Perfect for young people, this resource guides students to research and save 6-10 images that represent wellbeing, Christmas, or their favorite festive holiday. Plus, share a practical hair or beauty tip that promotes self-care. Foster creativity, digital literacy, and discussions on mental health while creating beautiful collages that celebrate personal growth. Ideal for cover or personal development sessions
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 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 !
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
Business & Enterprise - 2/3 Lesson Activity - Dragons Den Tycoon Video & Research Task
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Business & Enterprise - 2/3 Lesson Activity - Dragons Den Tycoon Video & Research Task

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**Business & Enterprise **2/3 Lesson Activity Dragons Den Tycoon Video & Research Task **Lesson 1 **Watch an episode of Dragons Den - Any of your choice on BBC iplayer the PPT includes a helpful word-mat to encourage students to make notes during the video & focus on particular aspects of the business pitches **Lesson 2/3 **Tycoon Research Student then choose a dragon tycoon of their choice to research. The powerpoint includes a question sheet to give clear instruction on what their research should include. This is a great introductory business & enterprise lesson or for cover lessons. This series of lessons allows students to become inspired by business & also understand basic fundamentals
GCSE Child Development & Care CACHE - Learning Through Play - Tv  & Technology Worksheet
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GCSE Child Development & Care CACHE - Learning Through Play - Tv & Technology Worksheet

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GCSE Child Development & Care CACHE Learning Through Play Tv & Technology Worksheet Students to explore how TV & technology can be used to stimulate learning for children aged 0-5 Students are tasked to put the TV shows in the suitable age category & justify their choices Students will also explore how TV & Technology can affect Physical Development 1x Grid worksheet with age categories 1x TV show sheet - students to cut out and organise
Preparing Students for Work Experience & Interviews Activity & Worksheet - Careers & Progression
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Preparing Students for Work Experience & Interviews Activity & Worksheet - Careers & Progression

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**An Activity & worksheet for students who are preparing to go on work experience or apply for jobs, colleges or placements ** The 2 page sheet gets students to discuss & think about what needs to be prepared for BEFORE, DURING & AFTER the interview It also outlines a range of basic interview questions that are likely to be asked & enables students to note down possible answers **a great tool for career & future planning at KS4 & KS5 level **