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GCSE Textiles Rescue

GCSE Textiles Rescue, In 2012 the D&T Association developed the GCSE Textiles Rescue programme, sponsored by the All Saints Educational Trust. The programme included national and regional workshops and on-line seminars for textiles teachers aiming to improve Textiles Technology GCSE results. Presentations from the six seminars have been fully revised by Julie Messenger and updated in 2014 and are available for download. They include edited recordings from the events. Please note: these resources refer to the previous GCSE specification and not the current D&T GCSE. On-line Seminars ...

21st Century Technical Textiles

21st Century Technical Textiles, 21st Century Technical Textiles encompasses smart and technical textiles in a wide range of products and sectors, including sport, food, furniture, defence, agriculture, medical and engineering. This online resource, funded by the All Saints Educational Trust, covers Technical, Functional, Smart and Sustainable textiles, their uses and applications, functions and performance. View the resource here. The resource includes many links to further sources of information and can be viewed online or teachers can download it to install on their own networks. It...

Smart Textiles Quiz

Smart Textiles Quiz, Look through the resource and complete the quiz to test your knowledge. Loading... , Smart Textiles Quiz

Technical Textiles Quiz

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Functional Textiles Quiz

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The changing face of textiles

The changing face of textiles, I know many fellow textiles specialists are concerned about how textile fits in to the new GCSE fearing a reduction in creativity and the loss of the unique nature of textiles as a material area. I completely agree it’s important to retain everything that is special about textiles, but I also support the broader focus that the new single GCSE offers. Rather than restricting creativity, the new GCSE has the potential to allow us to focus both on the traditional elements of textiles, as well as offering us new opportunities...

In Conversation with the Textiles Skills Centre

Textiles Skills Centre, Dawn Foxall and Roy Ballam, In this episode, we are delighted to talk with Dawn Foxall and Roy Ballam about the recently released paper commissioned by the Textiles Skills Centre, 'Unravelling the Fabric of Textiles Education'. 🎧 Listen here As we seek to move the subject forward, building from the bottom up being our approach at the Association, we need to carefully look at where textiles fits into primary and secondary education. Our view is that we want to keep textile education within design and technology, a...

GCSE Textiles Rescue - Relevant use of CAD/CAM and e-textiles at GCSE

GCSE Textiles Rescue - Relevant use of CAD/CAM and e-textiles at GCSE, Ages 14-16First released 2014 This presentation was delivered to a group of textiles teachers at a training event in November 2013. The event was recorded and the narration is included in the presentation which prepares teachers for delivering CAD/CAM and e-textiles in the new curriculum. Aspects covered include different exam boards’ requirements, differentiation within CAD/CAM, which software to use, software options and different CAM options. E-textiles introduces different circuits and the use of switches and sound in products. Please...

Fibre to fabric: Textiles processes in practice

Fibre to fabric: Textiles processes in practice, Fibre to fabric: Textiles processes in practiceFirst published 2018Ages 11-18 This item is a download. A new resource funded by All Saints Educational Trust that covers a wide range of processes and practices in textiles, including: Raw fibre production Yarn production Fabric Construction Finishing Surface Decoration Careers Materials and processes covered include: Wool and hair Cotton Bast fibres Silk Weaving Knitting Non-woven textiles...

Materials handling pack - Textiles MSK-603

Materials handling pack - Textiles MSK-603, Materials handling pack – Textiles MSK 603 First released 2018Ages 11-16 This pack of samples helps students get a hands-on understanding of different textiles and their applications in product design. The pack contains 27 different samples and a leaflet summarising the properties and uses of each. Samples: Jacquard Suiting Calico Stretch Jersey Jersey Linen Velour Satin Backed Polyester Gingham J-Cloth Hessian Felt Sheeting Wool Top Rip-Stop ...

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