Art, Construction, D&T, Engineering, Hospitality, Food Preparation & Nutrition and Photography

Art skills session - Advanced watercolour

This session will also be your choice for session 3

Session Presenter: Beth Szolin-Jones

Job Title: Art Teacher, Ashfield School

DO

• Precision painting – flexing your muscles
• Looking at primary systems in your palette
• Monochromatic study – practicing layers

KNOW

• Different types of watercolour –  a look at brands (big and small)
• Pigment information – how watercolours are made – what gives them different properties
• Granulating vs non granulating colours. What are they good for? How can you use them?

Design and Technology Curriculum Planning to Improve Attainment at KS4

Session Presenter: Joanne Taylor

Website: jtdesignandtechnology.com

Job Title: Design and Technology Consultant.

• Joanne is an experienced Design and Technology teacher, leader and now researcher and speaker.
• Joanne is going to explore KS3 curriculum planning across the material areas of  Design and Technology.  Then advise on a framework that helps teachers plan activities to build students’ knowledge, skills and understanding preparing for KS4.

Improving Attainment in WJEC Engineering

This session runs throughout the day will also be your choice for session 3 & 4

Session Presenter: Ceri Thomas

Job Title: Principal Moderator for Engineering, WJEC

• Ceri will discuss best practise to achieve higher marks on coursework.
• An exam and NEA review from 2024 to inform best practise.
• Ceri will discuss assessment for the new specification by using exemplar work.
• The opportunity to ask questions.

Improving attainment in GCSE AQA Food Preparation and Nutrition

Session Presenter: Louise Attwood

Job Title: Head of Curriculum, AQA

• Louise Attwood will be presenting an overview of the NEA with hints and tips suitable for new and established teachers.
• A discussion on CRF’s and best practise on completing these accurately.
• The successful use of TOL’s to assist accurate assessment.
• The opportunity to ask Louise questions.

Improving attainment in WJEC Hospitality and Catering

This session runs throughout the day will also be your choice for session 3 & 4

Session Presenter: Jayne Hill

Job Title: Consultant for Hospitality and Catering, WJEC

• Jayne Hill will discuss higher level practical skills that can be successfully undertaken in a school kitchen.
• An exam and NEA review from 2024 to inform best practise.
• Jayne will discuss assessment for the new specification by using exemplar work.
• The opportunity to ask questions.

Shutter Speed in Photography - Prerecorded session

Session Presenter: Donna Wragg

Job Title: Photography Teacher, Frederick Gent School

An engaging session designed to equip educators with the skills and confidence to teach shutter speed photography effectively. This workshop will break down the technical aspects of shutter speed, including how to control motion blur, freeze action, and create dynamic effects. Participants will gain practical strategies for delivering engaging lessons, conducting live demonstrations, and helping students understand the creative potential of shutter speed. Whether you’re teaching beginners or more advanced learners, this session will provide the tools and techniques to make your photography lessons both informative and inspiring. Delegates will be able to deliver an introduction to KS4 students, where applying basic theory to practical tasks allows understanding to operating the camera in the TV (Time Value) settings by experimenting with shutter speed.

Art is the Best Medicine

This session will also be your session choice for session 4

Session Presenters: University of Leeds Arts and Humanities

Humour is something we all get, but it’s surprisingly tricky to break down, especially in art. Whether through cartoons, satire, humor in art challenges the usual rules. It offers a fun way to express ideas and a sharp tool for critiquing the world around us.

Improving Attainment in Design and Technology

This session  will also be your choice for session 4

Session Presenter: Louise Attwood

Job Title: Head of Curriculum, AQA

• Louise Attwood will be presenting an overview of the NEA with hints and tips suitable for new and established teachers.
• A discussion on CRF’s and best practise completing these.
• The successful use of TOL’s to assist accurate assessment.
• The opportunity to ask Louise questions.

Shutter Speed in Photography

Session Presenter: Donna Wragg

Job Title: Photography Teacher, Frederick Gent School

An engaging session designed to equip educators with the skills and confidence to teach shutter speed photography effectively. This workshop will break down the technical aspects of shutter speed, including how to control motion blur, freeze action, and create dynamic effects. Participants will gain practical strategies for delivering engaging lessons, conducting live demonstrations, and helping students understand the creative potential of shutter speed. Whether you’re teaching beginners or more advanced learners, this session will provide the tools and techniques to make your photography lessons both informative and inspiring. Delegates will be able to deliver an introduction to KS4 students, where applying basic theory to practical tasks allows understanding to operating the camera in the TV (Time Value) settings by experimenting with shutter speed.

Allergens in a School Setting

Session Presenter: Julia Bonner

Job Title: Group Catering Manager

Topics include food allergens and intolerances, food safety hazards, legislation, and responsibilities. By the end of the session, you will be able to understand both food allergies and intolerances, recognize the symptoms, identify the ingredients, and manage labels and displaying.

Art Skills Session Mono Prints for Artist Pages

Session Presenter: James Burgoyne

Job Title: Head of Art Ashfield School

• The session will cover creating a range of mono prints in response to a range of print artists. We will look at how these prints can be worked into the style of the artist. We will look at how students can use these ‘work in the style of’ pieces into their artist pages and how this can boost their grade for AO1.

Shutter Speed in Photography

Session Presenter: Donna Wragg

Job Title: Photography Teacher, Frederick Gent School

An engaging session designed to equip educators with the skills and confidence to teach shutter speed photography effectively. This workshop will break down the technical aspects of shutter speed, including how to control motion blur, freeze action, and create dynamic effects. Participants will gain practical strategies for delivering engaging lessons, conducting live demonstrations, and helping students