Design Technology Coursework Support

A partnership was established between the Heads of Departments to improve the marking of GCSE coursework.

Aims

To support the DT Staff with the marking of their GCSE Coursework.

To increase the confidence of the DT Staff at the school.

To benefit the pupils from our longer experience of marking GCSE Coursework.

Background

The Headmaster of the School approached Brentwood to ask if his Head of DT could talk to our Head of DT to get a second opinion on their GCSE Coursework. A partnership was set up.

Resources

Teachers' time and availability.

Impact

Outcomes are better marks for the students in the future if the teachers know what to look out for.

Frequency

It will last approximately one month but has the potential to continue annually.