by Dawn Foxall | Dec 11, 2024
DISCUSSING THE A-LEVEL ESA
DATE: TUESDAY 11TH FEBRUARY 2025
TIME: 7PM – 8PM
FREE EVENT – Run through ZOOM, so please register to get the details
REGISTER
A great opportunity to discuss the A-Level ESA (Externally Set Assignment) with fellow teachers and how best to approach the themes. We will be using breakout rooms for each board, so that you can network and discuss ideas and best practice.
The session will be lead by Becci Upton and Rachel Addy
This free event focuses on this year’s Externally Set Assignment briefs for the A-LEVEL Fashion & Textiles courses. It is an opportunity for you to not just to learn from others, but also to contribute to a really collaborative environment, where everyone is able to take something helpful back to their respective students and schools.
We are not specialists in each of the different exam boards and we recommend that you refer to your own board’s latest official guidance for the most accurate and up-to-date information. To maximise our time together, we will be organising four breakout rooms, for AQA, Edexcel, OCR and Eduqas. You need to have your ESA briefs accessible, to have already read this and perhaps some ideas ready to contribute to the groups collective mind mapping. This is a precious time for everyone to share experiences and gather inspiration.
The Textiles Skills Centre Associates are a team of volunteers that manage the social media platforms and website, and offer support, mentorship and advice to textile teachers and trainees. We organise free resource networking events each month (Tea ‘N Chat) and are always on hand to help and encourage when needed.
We are always looking for new Associate members, so if you would like to join this small team then do contact us at: info@textileskillscentre.com
At the moment all costs are met by our team and time is given freely. If you are able to support us with a donation, however small, this will help to enhance the work we are doing.
You can donate using the button below – All donations gratefully received. (Especially ☕ and cake:) )
by Dawn Foxall | Nov 10, 2024 | Articles, News, Research
DfE CALL FOR EVIDENCE
CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT REVIEW
DEADLINE 22nd NOVEMBER 2024
The government’s call for evidence invites US ALL to submit proposals on improving the current curriculum and assessment system.
This is the moment to have your say! – Complete the survey and save your subject and job!
The aim of the government survey is to review the current curriculum (both D&T and Art & Design)
We are encouraging teachers to contribute to the DfE’s request for evidence for this Curriculum Review. The more we shout about textiles the more likely they will listen!
The deadline is NOVEMBER 22nd so this needs to be done in next couple of weeks. You don’t need to answer all the questions as there are LOADS!!, just select a couple you can give evidence for.
We have done a bit of sorting through ourselves and created a quick answer/ideas document you might want to use as suggestions of what to write.
NB – YOU ONLY NEED ANSWER THE QUESTIONS YOU HAVE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR!
This is not about rewriting the curriculum; it’s about reviewing and refining the current offer. It’s an opportunity for us to get those changes made we have all been moaning about;)
They need evidence so, when answering the questions, please provide specific examples and evidence to illustrate and support your responses.
YOU CAN FIND THE FULL ONLINE SURVEY HERE
For PDF version of questions click HERE
REMEMBER YOU DON’T NEED TO ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS JUST THOSE YOU HAVE EVIDENCE FOR.
We have read the whole survey and selected relevant questions and added a few suggestions for answers – our suggestions may be similar to your comments/ideas, so all you need to do is add these with evidence.
Click here to see our suggestions: TSC SUGGESTIONS
Evidence can include anything curriculum related from issues arising in your school such as moving from D&T to Art & Design Textiles, to examples of where the curriculum has disadvantaged pupils over others.
We all need to contribute if we want to ensure textiles stays in the curriculum, so please do respond, even if you only answer one question🙂
Thank you in anticipation of your support 🙂
Dawn, Nicky and the TSC Associates
by Dawn Foxall | Sep 13, 2024
DISCUSSING THE GCSE ESA
DATE: TUESDAY 7TH JANUARY 2025
TIME: 7PM – 8PM
FREE EVENT – Run through ZOOM, so please register to get the details
REGISTER
An opportunity to discuss the Art & Design GCSE ESA (Externally Set Assignment) with fellow teachers and how best to approach the themes. We will be using breakout rooms for each board, so that you can network and discuss ideas and best practice.
The session will be lead by Rachal Addy.
This Tea ‘N Chat focuses on this year’s Externally Set Assignment briefs for the GCSE Art & Design: Textiles courses. It is an opportunity for you to not just to learn from others, but also to contribute to a really collaborative environment where everyone is able to take something helpful back to their respective students and schools.
We are not specialists in each of the different exam boards and we recommend that you refer to your own board’s latest official guidance for the most accurate and up-to-date information. To maximise our time together, we will be organising four breakout rooms, for AQA, Edexcel, OCR and Eduqas. You need to have your ESA briefs accessible, to have already read this and perhaps some ideas ready to contribute to the groups collective mind mapping.
This is a precious time for everyone to share experiences and gather inspiration.
The Textiles Skills Centre Associates are a team of volunteers that manage the social media platforms and website, and offer support, mentorship and advice to textile teachers and trainees. We organise free resource networking events each month (Tea ‘N Chat) and are always on hand to help and encourage when needed.
We are always looking for new Associate members, so if you would like to join this small team then do contact us at: info@textileskillscentre.com
At the moment all costs are met by our team and time is given freely. If you are able to support us with a donation, however small, this will help to enhance the work we are doing.
You can donate using the button below – All donations gratefully received. (Especially ☕ and cake:) )
by Dawn Foxall | Sep 13, 2024
IT’S CAREERS WEEK! Careers in the Fashion & Textiles Industry
This event is held on Zoom. You need to register to get the details
*OPEN TO STUDENTS* – GET YOUR STUDENTS TO JOIN US!!
REGISTER
As part of CAREERS WEEK, join us for a look at careers in Fashion and Textiles and other creative industries.
We are thrilled to have RACHEL HIGGINBOTTOM from De Montford University join us for this talk about careers. She is a specialist in new technologies I the industry, including digital design, material innovation, AI and AR in design and will talk about the huge variety of career opportunities in these fields.
As an organisation we vigorously promoting this incredible industry within schools and have added to our existing resource of video journals by professionals and post graduate students in textiles and fashion and further developed the downloadable resources for you to use as part of your schools careers week events.
Rachel Higginbottom is a Senior Lecturer and Programme leader of MA Digital Design at De Montfort University. Her teaching covers design research methods and digital product development underpinned by a broad knowledge of contemporary digital software.
An apparel designer by training, Rachel has an international design background having held roles in fashion design management, product development and trend forecasting with specialisms in bodywear and material innovation. Through her cross-disciplinary design practice Rachel strives to bridge industry with academia and facilitate knowledge exchange across creative and digital industries.
Current research interests focus on new technologies in design education, digital accessibility and material innovation using 3D scanning and modelling.
The Textiles Skills Centre Associates are a team of volunteers that manage the social media platforms and website, and offer support, mentorship and advice to textile teachers and trainees. We organise free resource networking events each month (Tea ‘N Chat) and are always on hand to help and encourage when needed. We are always looking for new Associate members, so if you would like to join this small team then do contact us at: info@textileskillscentre.com
At the moment all costs are met by our team and time is given freely. If you are able to support us with a donation, however small, this will help to enhance the work we are doing.
You can donate using the BUY THE TEAM A COFFEE link below . All coffee (or cake) gratefully received and will us to continue supporting textiles teaching community.
by Dawn Foxall | Sep 11, 2024
FREE ONLINE EVENT – Managing the Textiles Classroom with Rachel Addy
Date: Tuesday 4th FEBRUARY
⏰ Time: 19:00 GMT (7:00pm)
Online. A zoom link will be sent on sign up.
Are you looking to sharpen your classroom management skills and make your lessons run even smoother? Join us for a **FREE** online TEA’N’CHAT where we’ll be diving into all things classroom management, specifically for a textiles room.
What you’ll learn: – Proven behaviour tips & tricks to keep your classroom engaged. – Effective equipment management strategies. – Routines to get kids ready for practical lessons and tidy up like pros!
This is a can’t-miss CPD opportunity to enhance your teaching toolkit and make your classroom a more organised and efficient space.
Reserve your spot today! Let’s create a classroom environment where everyone can thrive!
RACHEL has been the Events Planner & a host for the Textile Skills Centre events since April 2021. She also works as a Design & Technology Teacher, as well as taking part in multiple events globally expanding her network of Textile Professionals. Rachel’s initial career was in the fashion industry working for 9 years around the world as a Product Developer.
She worked for an American based company called GIII based in Hangzhou China and has spent several years travelling the globe working with various textile manufacturers. Rachel has worked with customers from around the world including the high street stores from Marks and Spencer to Moss Bros. Rachel has since moved into teaching as a Design & Technology Teacher and is now Head of Department at Harrogate School. She has taught Graphics, Textiles, Fashion Textiles & Product Design in school. Rachel has spent several years working for not-for-profit Networking events to support locals in making connections that will encourage skill sharing & develop professional relationships that may one day open the door to other opportunities.
The Textiles Skills Centre Associates are a team of volunteers that manage the social media platforms and website, and offer support, mentorship and advice to textile teachers and trainees. We organise free resource networking events each month (Tea ‘N Chat) and are always on hand to help and encourage when needed. We are always looking for new Associate members, so if you would like to join this small team then do contact us at: info@textileskillscentre.com
At the moment all costs are met by our team and time is given freely. If you are able to support us with a donation, however small, this will help to enhance the work we are doing.
You can donate using the button below. All coffee and cake donations gratefully received. ☕
