Passionate secondary Design and Technology teacher with a specialism in Fibres and Fabrics. 💼 Former fashion designer turned educator, creating high-quality, time-saving resources for KS3 & KS4. Perfect for busy teachers who want engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons, assessments, and projects.
Passionate secondary Design and Technology teacher with a specialism in Fibres and Fabrics. 💼 Former fashion designer turned educator, creating high-quality, time-saving resources for KS3 & KS4. Perfect for busy teachers who want engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons, assessments, and projects.
Dive into the world of “WALL-E” with this comprehensive and engaging resource designed for Year 7 students studying Design & Technology. This resource uses the beloved Pixar film to explore important themes like the positives and negatives of technology, sustainability, product obsolescence, health & wellness, and the importance of balanced nutrition.
How to Use:
Before the Lesson: Prepare by reviewing the lesson plan and setting up the film “WALL-E.”
During the Lesson: Guide students through the film with the provided worksheets, prompting them to think deeply about the themes.
After the Lesson: Facilitate student presentations or display their posters/journals, and lead a class discussion to reinforce learning.
Perfect for Teachers Who:
Want to make learning about technology and sustainability engaging and relatable.
Are looking for a resource that integrates film with educational content.
Need differentiated activities that cater to a range of student abilities
What’s Included:
2 detailed lesson plans
Pre-viewing discussion tasks
In-film comprehension and reflection sheets
Post-film creative response options (poster, journal, blog, presentation)
Teacher guidance and discussion prompts
Empower your KS3 students with this versatile Manufacturing Diary, designed to enhance their understanding of processes, tools, and equipment in Design and Technology. With editable fields using Microsoft PowerPoint, students can input their process notes, sketch their designs, and detail the tools and equipment used, fostering a deeper comprehension of manufacturing concepts.
Dive into the world of Pop Art with Roy Lichtenstein-inspired collage creation task.
This hands-on activity invites students to design their own vibrant collages, infusing their unique flair while paying homage to the Pop Art master. Unleash imagination and artistic expression with this exciting and engaging task
Unlock the full potential of your students with “NEA Guide and Workbook for Edexcel Coursework”
This all-in-one teacher resource is meticulously designed to support educators in navigating Edexcel Non-Examination Assessment (NEA) coursework.
Comprehensive Coverage: Covers every aspect of the Edexcel NEA coursework, ensuring no detail is overlooked.
Easy to Use: Designed with busy teachers in mind, this resource is user-friendly and straightforward to implement.
Student-Centric: Focused on enhancing student learning and achievement, providing the tools they need to excel.
Time-Saving: Reduces preparation time with ready-to-use materials and clear guidance.
A4 fact sheet on Roy Lichtenstein.
Used as an activity for extended reading for year 7 group.
Possible activities:
Independent reading, students highlight important information.
. Guided reading
User-friendly guide simplifies sewing machine threading, empowering teachers to teach with ease.
Detailed instructions with photos and manual guide diagrams.
Get your students set up in no time!
Janome 423s guide
Design and Technology Edexcel GCSE - Learning content check
Taken from the Edexcel GCSE specification.
RAG check and further actions for all content.
Fully editable so you can change the specialism
Part 1: Core content
Part 2: Textiles specialism
2 page template fully editable.
1 - Questionnaire
2 - Graphs with room for analysis
Used with year 8, great for introducing user needs to students and math applications.
Unleash your students’ creativity with these Custom Trainer Design Sheets! Perfect for a one-off art lesson, cover lesson, or as part of a broader design project, these engaging worksheets allow students to showcase their personal style while exploring fashion, colour theory, and creative branding.
Each worksheet includes outlined trainer templates for students to customise with patterns, materials, textures, and themes—ideal for encouraging self-expression or examining current footwear trends.
What’s Included
4 x trainer template sheets (varied styles)
Ready-to-print black and white PDF
Teacher instructions with lesson ideas and assessment suggestions
Suggested Uses
Design Projects: Integrate into a fashion or product design unit—students can identify target users and pitch their final trainer concept.
Cover Lesson: A simple, ready-to-go activity that’s perfect for supply teachers or last-minute planning.
Identity & Expression: Great as a back-to-school activity or PSHE task exploring personality, style, and values.
Art or Fashion Club: A flexible resource for enrichment time or fast finishers.
Unleash creativity with this free London Pop Art themed mood boards!
Bursting with vibrant colors and iconic landmarks, ignite inspiration for your next project.
Download now and infuse your designs with the spirit of the city!
2 page resource used to spark conversations in to the applications and uses of textiles.
Page 1 - Mind map textiles activity
Page 2 - Cars and textiles
Used with year 7 in lesson 1, to introduce textiles. Has created really interesting conversations with students.
Kickstart your Year 7 Design and Technology lessons with this ready-to-use Baseline Test designed to assess students’ prior knowledge across key areas of the KS3 curriculum: Timbers, Fibres, and Food. Perfect for identifying gaps in knowledge and planning targeted support.
This A4 printable project booklet is a complete companion for teaching a Year 7 Beanie Hat project in Design and Technology (Textiles). Designed to be printed double-sided, it guides students step-by-step through research, design development, making, and evaluation, while building essential KS3 textiles skills.
Ideal for teachers looking to deliver a structured, skill-building practical project with minimal planning time!
Included:
A4 10-page project booklet to accompany a full KS3 textiles unit
Inspire your KS3 students with this creative, flexible, and engaging 10-lesson unit of work focused on surface decoration, design thinking, and basic construction skills through the theme of Pop Art and London. This project is ideal for Year 7 Textiles, Art & Design or D&T rotations and focuses on the design and creation of either a fleece beanie hat or a Pop Art–inspired appliqué patch for an existing garment. Developed by a specialist teacher, it includes a complete scheme of work with workbook tasks, design challenges, surface embellishment skills, and evaluation activities.
What’s Included:
Full 10-lesson unit overview with clear objectives and outcomes
Detailed lesson plans for each session (90 minutes each)
Printable student booklet including:
Safety, textile theory, advanced textiles, design brief & specification
End user research and analysis
Pop Art artist inspiration (Roy Lichtenstein & Jeremy Scott)
Stitching technique samples: embroidery & appliqué
Machine sewing introduction & practice
Final product evaluation
Key Learning Outcomes:
Understand the properties of fleece, felt and textile finishes
Explore fashion and art history through Pop Art and contemporary designers
Develop creative surface embellishment techniques
Use sewing machines and hand stitching safely and effectively
Work independently to design, make, and evaluate a personalised textile product
Build vocabulary around function, end users, and sustainability
