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Member only Tasks and Activities, Focused Tasks FTs are where students are taught specific technical knowledge, designing skills and making skills. This may be a quick whole-class-making activity, learning a new CAD programme, exploring polymers, or much more. Slot together kits - in this Focused Task, we will look at creating a simple slot-together dinosaur using initial card modelling and Computer Aided Design/Manufacture. CAD - this Focused Task runs through the design of an advertising Point of Sale stand using CAD (SketchUp demonstrated, others could be used). CAM...
Our Bespoke INSET packages give all primary and secondary schools delivering D&T the opportunity to have training in-school or online. These are for members and non-members and can offer a flexible and cost-effective alternative to scheduled CPD events and training days. These can be delivered in-school or online to effectively meet your school requirements by developing a bespoke package to meet your highly individual needs. Schools have many different requirements: Curriculum training for their team, addressing arising challenges within their department, improving skills and knowledge, helping with assessment of a...
BETT Show 2025, The BETT Show returned to ExCeL London, bringing together over 46,000 visitors, 616 exhibitors, and an audience from 129 countries to explore the latest in educational technology. This year’s event offered a mix of cutting-edge education technology, insightful talks, and exciting networking opportunities. Highlights From the Show Among the exhibitors were leading names like Blueprint 1000 member VEX Robotics, as well as innovative solutions from Refern, Yoto, Makedo, and others. The exhibition space, covering 34,000m², provided a platform for companies showcasing AI, sustainability, SEND, and more, to showcase a range...
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 and are available showing a...
GCSE Textiles Rescue – Piped Seam, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Piped SeamAges 14-16First published 2014 This five minute video shows the technique of making a piped seam, a closed seam used as a decorative feature on a range of products. This is a more challenging seam than others, involving careful measuring and accurate stitching and will help students gain higher grades. The video includes explanations of where these might be used and step-by step instructions on making the seam. A number of other instructional videos and presentations have been developed and are available...
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 presentations have been developed and are available...
GCSE Textiles Rescue – French Seam, GCSE Textiles Rescue – French SeamAges 14-16First published 2014 This four minute video shows the technique of making a French seam, a more advanced technique that will help students get better grades. It includes explanations of where this technique is used and the products they might be used in, as well as detailed step-by step instructions on making a French seam and how it differs from an open seam. A number of other instructional videos and presentations have been developed and are available showing a range of practical...
GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Hook and Eye, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Hook and EyeAges 14-16First published 2014 This six minute video shows the technique of attaching a hook and eye to a product. This is a fairly easy fastening technique but is fiddly and the small size will require students to be patient. Details such as this added at the top of a zip to help close a fastening are the things that can help raise students marks in controlled assessment. The video gives step-by step instructions on how to position and...
GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Concealed Zip, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Concealed ZipAges 14-16First published 2014 This eight minute video shows the technique of inserting a concealed zip, a fairly difficult technique that, if successfully done, will gain students good grades as it gives a quality finish to a product. It includes explanations of where these are used and detailed step-by step instructions on inserting concealed zips and using a presser foot on the sewing machine. A number of other instructional videos and presentations have been developed and are available showing a range of...
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 and presentations have been...
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