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20/01/25

Art scholars enjoyed a workshop with a Chinese New Year theme on Friday. These pieces will be displayed at the newly adopted Maidstone East railway station, highlighting our students' talent to the community! pic.twitter.com/rK4qth0aMN— Valley Park School () January 20, 2025

20/01/25

TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE for the Valley Park Music Showcase, featuring Sixth Form musicians. Year 13 students are performing for their exam "Rehearsal Skills and Live Performance" and would be delighted if you attended to support them. pic.twitter.com/xNGd0cf9aV— Valley Park School () January 20, 2025

20/01/25

Keira & Max placed third among 900 entries in a national STEM competition after winning the regional heat. Their determination and teamwork made them excellent ambassadors for Valley Park School, showcasing ambition, respect, and kindness. https://t.co/4BlVDFIa3T pic.twitter.com/KOce2aXQmc— Valley Park School () January 20, 2025

19/01/25

If a student’s attendance at the end of Term 2 was below 90% this means that they have missed at least 6 days or 30 hours of learning across the school year.#everylessoncounts pic.twitter.com/uCcogI9UyY— Valley Park School () January 19, 2025

16/01/25

Tickets will soon be available for the Valley Park Music Showcase, featuring Sixth Form musicians. Year 13 students are performing for their exam "Rehearsal Skills and Live Performance" and would be delighted if you attended to support them. pic.twitter.com/ABrwAKlC3P— Valley Park School () January 16, 2025

14/01/25

Happy 2025! Welcome back; we’re well under way and back in the swing of things. Wishing good luck to all year 11s with their mocks and of course, all those students sitting January exams. #moodyimage#mockexams pic.twitter.com/mcGn3cGfLI— Valley Park School () January 14, 2025

13/01/25

Mock exams are here... and some real ones, too! For Monday 13 January 2025.#wearevalleypark#mockexams pic.twitter.com/sI7FEv3nQb— Valley Park School () January 13, 2025

12/01/25

There are many reasons why a student might struggle with attendance at school. Valley Park has a dedicated team to help & support you. To speak to someone, contact us by phone or email & a member of the attendance team will get back to you. pic.twitter.com/VdPBOlUmCU— Valley Park School () January 12, 2025

07/01/25

A free Well-Being conference, run by , is taking place at Valley Park School on Thursday 13 February 2025 between 2pm and 6pm. Book your tickets at https://t.co/lwk4z8t3NR pic.twitter.com/HGJPFRJkZk— Valley Park School () January 7, 2025

01/01/25

Happy New Year!#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/gkT7lfx7ZP— Valley Park School () January 1, 2025

30/12/24

On Tuesday 7 January and Wednesday 8 January we're holding Sixth Form Open Morning Tours. Book your place on our website. https://t.co/58lYerhh35 #sixthformopenmorningtours pic.twitter.com/IPf8TsQtHW— Valley Park School () December 30, 2024

25/12/24

Happy Christmas everyone!#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/klpjlphMGE— Valley Park School () December 25, 2024

19/12/24

Our Second Hand Uniform Shop is open on Thursday 9 January during Year 9 Parents' Evening. We need parent volunteers and good condition donations, so please contact us if you can help out. For more information, please visit the Uniform page on our website.#wearevalleypark#SHUSH pic.twitter.com/FV2MXVwXTw— Valley Park School () December 19, 2024

18/12/24

The Valley Park School Choir looked stunning and sang beautifully in Jingle Bell Rock last night. Well done to everyone involved.#wearevalleypark#jinglebellrock pic.twitter.com/b2JBkYr7T5— Valley Park School () December 18, 2024

15/12/24

Parents and carers can generally send children to school with mild illnesses like a minor cough, runny nose, or sore throat. The NHS provides guidance to help determine if a child is well enough for school. The Department for Education#everylessoncounts#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/iwPNRqjRaM— Valley Park School () December 15, 2024

12/12/24

Thank-you to inspirational speaker, Alex Hann, who came in to speak to the Sixth Form today. He also ran a business workshop for our sixth form Business students.#wearevalleypark#wearevalleyparkbusiness#wearevalleyparksixthform#inspirational pic.twitter.com/kg9p8dYjOV— Valley Park School () December 12, 2024

11/12/24

Valley Park students entertain passengers and public with carol singing at Maidstone East Railway Station.#wearevalleypark#carolsinging pic.twitter.com/KWbhhv1WTj— Valley Park School () December 11, 2024

10/12/24

The deadline for Christmas Dinner and Christmas Jumper Day tickets is fast approaching. Well, it's tomorrow actually.#wearevalleypark#christmasjumperday#getyourticketsnow pic.twitter.com/ZzxVdoPhT4— Valley Park School () December 10, 2024

10/12/24

Our annual Decaf Christmas Event is underway, and our guests are enjoying some carol singing from our choir.#wearevalleypark#carolsinging#decafchristmas pic.twitter.com/cT9oxKMLgn— Valley Park School () December 10, 2024

10/12/24

Make sure you wear your Christmas Jumper to the Christmas Dinner, and not the other way round...#christmasjumperday#wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/oNCCCLTviD— Valley Park School () December 3, 2024

09/12/24

We had the pleasure of Dominic and Emma visiting our Year 9s today to deliver a Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Class. It was a fantastic session and a wonderful opportunity for our students. #wearevalleypark pic.twitter.com/9giVghdDjN— Valley Park School () December 9, 2024

06/12/24

There are many reasons why a student might struggle with attendance at school. We have a dedicated team to help & support you. To speak to someone, contact us by phone or email & a member of the attendance team will get back to you. pic.twitter.com/nwqarCqZdC— Valley Park School () December 6, 2024

06/12/24

There's an event on Wednesday 11 December you won't want to miss...#wearevalleypark#wearevalleyparkchristmas#adoptatrainstation pic.twitter.com/Ib5KuRj2MQ— Valley Park School () December 6, 2024

06/12/24

There's still time to sign up for our Christmas Decaf event. It's on Tues 10 Dec 2024 from 11.30am-2pm. Whether you live with dementia, are affected by family or friends living with dementia, or simply want to support the cause, we’d love you to join us. https://t.co/o0jQVf5C8P pic.twitter.com/YsAiJKZWcF— Valley Park School () December 6, 2024

04/12/24

We have some Christmas treats coming your way in December...#wearevalleypark#wearevalleyparkchristmas pic.twitter.com/cqCxoW6rss— Valley Park School () December 4, 2024

Textiles

Textiles is a two-year course where you will explore working with selecting, manipulating and the application of a range of materials and processes in order produce fabrics for different purposes. Both traditional and modern techniques, will be investigated to help formulate outcome’s purpose of self-expression and professional standard designs. Art textiles may be created to explore abstract ideas, communicate messages about the observed world and challenge existing designs.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • GCSE Textiles: Grade 5
  • Equivalent BTEC
  • Portfolio

RECOMMENDED SUBJECT COMBINATIONS

Art, Craft and Design

Graphics

History

Photography

Performing Arts

WHAT TO EXPECT

Textiles is a two-year course where you will explore working with selecting, manipulating and the application of a range of materials and processes in order produce fabrics for different purposes. Both traditional and modern techniques, will be investigated to help formulate outcome’s purpose of self-expression and professional standard designs. Art textiles may be created to explore abstract ideas, communicate messages about the observed world and challenge existing designs.

UNITS STUDIED

  • Component 1: Personal Investigation
  • Component 2: Externally Set Task

Specification

HOW IT’S ASSESSED

  • Component 1: A Portfolio of work which equates to 60% of the final grade.
  • A supporting 1000–3000-word Contextual Essay.
  • Component 2: Externally set exam with a 15-hour Examination at the end of the course in the second year.

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

  • Research and investigate
  • Analyse and evaluate work
  • Develop and experiment
  • Refine work as it develops

PROGRESSION

Taking A-level Textiles can lead to a variety of exciting progression paths, both in education and careers. Here are some options:

Further Education

  1. Higher Education: Many students choose to pursue a degree in:
    • Fashion Design
    • Textile Design
    • Fashion Marketing or Merchandising
    • Fashion Communication
    • Interior Design
    • Sustainable Fashion
    • Costume Design
  2. Foundation Courses: A foundation diploma in art and design can help students build a strong portfolio for university applications.
  3. Specialized Training: Some institutions offer courses focused on specific skills, such as pattern making, fabric technology, or fashion business.

Career Options

  1. Fashion Industry: Roles include:
    • Fashion Designer
    • Textile Designer
    • Fashion Buyer
    • Fashion Stylist
    • Visual Merchandiser
  2. Textiles and Manufacturing: Careers in:
    • Production Management
    • Quality Control
    • Textile Technology
  3. Art and Design: Opportunities in:
    • Printmaking
    • Surface Pattern Design
    • Textile Art
  4. Education: Some graduates may choose to teach textiles or art in schools or community colleges.
  5. Entrepreneurship: Starting your own brand or business in fashion or textiles. Skills Development A-level Textiles helps develop valuable skills that are applicable in many fields, such as:
    • Creative thinking
    • Problem-solving
    • Technical skills (sewing, pattern making)
    • Project management
    • Communication skills
  6. Industry Experience:  Gaining experience through internships, work placements, or volunteering can enhance your resume and provide insights into your desired career path.

Overall, A-level Textiles opens doors to a diverse range of opportunities that blend creativity with practical skills.

WHY CHOOSE THIS SUBJECT?

This course continues to develop artistic practice and skills with a textiles focus. It enables students to further develop their individuality in their artistic practice, researching and responding to chosen artists and producing textile outcomes in response to design briefs. This course will build a professional portfolio required for higher level art based courses and apprenticeships.