Technology

Grove School has a large and well-equipped technology department, with many rooms having been refurbished in recent years to a very high standard. There are two graphics rooms, including one with networked computers for CAD, three workshops for designing and making producers in wood, plastic and metal, two dedicated Food Technology rooms, one Textiles room and a final room equipped for both food and textiles work.

There are 7 members of staff in the department. Mr Malcolm Collier is subject leader. Also working with him in the specialist areas of Resistant Materials and Graphics are Mr David Wheeler and Mr Gordon Shenton. Food and Textiles are taught by Mrs Lynda Warner (who is subject leader for these), Mrs Karen Harrison-Blount and Miss N Daragheh. Finally, Ms Jill Heathcock teaches in all subject areas.

During Key Stage 3 all students spend two lessons each week studying technology (with additional time for Information and Communication Technology). Over the course of three years everyone will spend time on the different study areas of Food Technology, Textiles, Graphic Design and Resistant Materials developing their skills in designing and making.

In Years 10 and 11, all students are able to study technology to GCSE standard, with the option of specialising in Food, Textiles, Resistant Materials, Graphics or ICT. All courses place a large emphasis on practical coursework.

Teachers in the department also provide an additional GCSE option of Child Development.

Students at Grove College have two advanced level courses available - Product Design and Advanced Vocational Health and Social Care and the Level 2 course of OCR National Health & Social Care.