DT Management Support

Introduction:

 

I would be more than happy to offer you support in the management and organisation of your DT curriculum. I could help you to think clearly in an area of the curriculum that is multi faceted, where there are many stakeholders and where your time is at a premium.

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I have had experience supporting both Primary and Secondary colleagues and no problem would be too minor to talk through. Remember, I am passionate about DT and I'm on your side!

 

I can offer you the following areas of DT Management Support:

 

• Establishing the differences between the leadership and management of DT for those responsible in both a Primary School and Secondary School context.

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• Exploring the concepts around the subject status for Design and Technology and the notion that 'all (subjects) are equal but some are more equal that others'!

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• Providing helpful feedback about how to improve the Teaching & Learning of DT in your school. 

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• Good advice on how to set up Health & Safety systems to insure a safe working environment for students and teachers. This may include equipment training, advice on safe teaching practice and effective mapping.

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• Making the right choice about KS4 courses with specific reference to ability, subject status and whole school needs. This may include discussions about course titles that reflect the ethos of Design and Technology.

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• Developing a strategy to recruit students onto DT courses by identifying key recruitment activities and events that are timed specifically to 'shine a light' on DT in the run up to the options process.

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• How to get the most out of homework by establishing strong routines, modelling good practice and overcoming factors that can prevent homework from being done effectively.

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• How to make the best use of team meetings, school to school activities and whole school CPD.

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• How to map KS3 and GCSE projects to ensure that POS and exam specifications are covered adequately.

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• How to develop creative KS3 projects that will prepare students for success at GCSE.

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• How to organise your assessment and tracking so that it is informative and accountable.

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• How to organise successful coursework particularly at GCSE.

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• How to use target data and useful frameworks to measure pupil performance. 

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• Advice about strategic planning inc funding, timetable and staff recruitment.

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• Enabling DT to contribute to the whole school agenda. 

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• Developing personal qualities in your staff and establishing common ethos.

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• Supporting PGCE students and providing ITT cohort training.

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• Creating a vibrant DT environment through positive funding which inspires Teaching & Learning.

 

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