It’s hard to believe I’m already Two years post-Godalming College. Reflecting on this time, a few key insights stand out: Social equity is deeply tied to education, and I’ve realized not everyone is fortunate enough to have a supportive home environment. Perspective is everything. Learning not to take things personally and always looking for the…

Taking on a new role has been brave, Leaving my safe comfort zone of D&T, A-level teaching and department I have built. I have spoken to a few HOY to get their advice and tips. This are taken from others and will keep updated. – Stay ahead of lesson planning as time can easily slip…

A very reflect full evening today. As we interview for my replacement tomorrow.Reality has sunk in that I’ll be leaving Godalming at the end of this year. I am sad but also very excited for the new challenge ahead. I’m joining a great school, with great staff and great students. I’m exploring the school calendar…

Having taught three-dimensional design over the last five years.i’ve come to really enjoy teaching the subject. It’s ability to be more free with what you study and what you teach. Time and freedom to explore and select different materials techniques and processes. The ability to explore multiple forms of design including architecture product design and…

So….Ive moved house, had a second child, completed my NPQSL and took on a new role as EDI officer. All has been really hard to manage. I’m out the other side and very much looking forward to my goals of leadership. I am enjoying the experience that my EDI role offers and cross college responsibility…

Had some free time after this morning’s snow. I decided to look back on my notes and see where I got to with planning a new Design 2.0 course. Things have moved on with Pearson announcing their new proposals of design innovation and this has created a divide amongst the D&T community. I support this…

Some great advice here

Some great advice here. Thought it was good to document it.

January is a hard month and having just marked 70 sketchbooks. The first years we’re looking like standards in mounting and presentation was slipping. You start to build a picture of those who will go into the second year and do well, those who just need a little more support and those you believe are…