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James Sandford

James Sandford, James has taught a wide range of subjects within Design and Technology over the last 15+ years; he has taught across all areas within the MYP Design curriculum and a combination of GCSE Resistant Materials, GCSE Product Design, BTEC Art and Design, BTEC Engineering, and IB Diploma Design and Technology. He has offered numerous courses in CAD CAM training and has been working as a Design and Technology Health and Safety Consultant since 2014.

New Inspired by Industry Contexts Released

New Contexts Released , We are pleased to announce the release of three more design contexts as part of our ‘Inspired by Industry’ initiative. These free resources are tailored for Key Stage 3 students, providing teachers with editable materials that blend real industry challenges with curriculum requirements. Explore the new contexts: KI Europe – Minimising Parts This context explores reducing components in furniture design while maintaining strength and functionality. Students can experiment with a range of materials, including timbers, metals, and 3D-printed...

GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Lapped Zip

GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Lapped Zip, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Lapped ZipAges 14-16First published 2014 This twelve-and-a-half minute video shows the technique of inserting a lapped zip, a difficult and challenging technique that, if successfully done, will gain students higher grades as it gives a quality finish to a product. It includes explanations of where lapped seams are used and detailed staged instructions on inserting a zip, including overlocking and using a specialist zipper foot on the sewing machine, with safety advice. A number of other instructional videos...

GCSE Textiles Rescue – Run and Fell Seam

GCSE Textiles Rescue – Run and Fell Seam, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Run and Fell SeamAges 14-16First published 2014 This five minute video shows the technique of making a run and fell seam, also known as flat fell and double stitched seams. This is a slightly more challenging seam that requires precision in stitching. It includes explanations of where these might be used in products, as well as detailed step-by step instructions on making the seam. A number of other instructional videos and presentations have been developed...

GCSE Textiles Rescue – Mock Run and Fell Seam

GCSE Textiles Rescue – Mock Run and Fell Seam, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Mock Run and Fell SeamAges 14-16First published 2014 This three minute video shows the technique of making a mock run and fell seam, a quicker and easier version of the full run and fell seam. It includes explanations of the differences between the two and where they might be used in products, as well as detailed step-by step instructions on making the seam. A number of other instructional videos and...

GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Binding - visible

GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Binding - visible, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Binding: visibleAges 14-16First published 2014 This six minute video shows the technique of visible binding, explaining what this is and where it is used in products and step-by step instructions on how to make high quality bindings. A number of other instructional videos and presentations have been developed and are available showing a range of practical skills students can develop to improve their GCSE students’ grades. The GCSE Textiles Technology...

GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Binding - invisible

GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Binding - invisible, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Binding: invisibleAges 14-16First published 2014 This six minute video shows the technique of invisible binding, explaining what this is and where it is used in products and step-by step instructions on how to make high quality bindings. A number of other instructional videos and presentations have been developed and are available showing a range of practical skills students can develop to improve their GCSE students’ grades. The GCSE Textiles Technology...

GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Single Point Darts

GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Single Point Darts, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Single Point DartsAges 14-16First published 2014 This five-and-a-half minute video shows the technique of making a single-point dart, explaining what this is and where it is used in creating products. It includes step-by step instructions on how to use this technique to create 3D shapes in products. A number of other instructional videos and presentations have been developed and are available showing a range of practical skills students can develop to improve their

GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Closed Seam

GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Closed Seam, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Closed SeamAges 14-16First published 2014 This three minute video shows the technique of making a closed seam. It includes examples of closed seams, explaining where they are used and step-by step instructions on how to make seams using an overlocker or zig-zag stitching. A number of other instructional videos and presentations have been developed and are available showing a range of practical skills students can develop to improve their GCSE students’ grades. The GCSE...

GCSE Textiles Rescue Video – Centred Zip

GCSE Textiles Rescue Video – Centred Zip, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Centred ZipAges 14-16First published 2014 This fourteen minute video shows the technique for inserting a centred zip. Inserting a zip is a complex technique that helps students to achieve higher grades. The video looks at where zips can be used, at invisible and open-ended zips and includes step-by-step instructions. A number of other instructional videos and presentations have been developed and are available showing a range of practical skills students can develop to improve their GCSE...

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