Key Stage 3

Textile Technology at KS3 involves the designing and making of a range of textile products with the safe use of the sewing machine and hand sewing in both the construction and embellishment of the products.  The course is delivered through differentiated design brief, which conform to the National Curriculum Programmes of Study.

Key Stage 4

Textiles Technology is an option subject at KS4.  The student is given a choice of project outlines based on fashion or interior design and must produce a design folder and a textile product.  The final exam will test the application of the knowledge and understanding of textile materials, components, processes and techniques including industrial practice, CAD, CAM and ICT.