Hi all, Here are a set of resources I have created for Component 2 of the Pearson BTEC Tech Award in Music Practice They are designed to give you an idea of how to tackle the course and also what an example portfolio may look like. Due to Pearson guidance we are not allowed to give our students templates or tell them how to structure their portfolios. These resources will give you ideas, can be modified and start as a great jumping off point for your planning. I am also a Music Technology specialist and have not seen any Music Technology exemplar material from Pearson. Again, this would help any students looking to work on a DAW and create a detailed production portfolio. This pack includes: x6 Powerpoints in total. x3 skills audit lessons and x3 skills portfolio examples. There are Skills Audit lesson ideas for composing, performing and producing. There is one Powerpoint per discipline, which ideas on skills to look at and ways to present. Also, there are whole complete portfolio examples for performing, composing and producing. These include three skills for each and show how they have been developed through musical examples with diagrams. Please note, the performance portfolio does not feature any recordings. They do appear and are labeled as examples, yet there are not actually recordings of vocals as I am not a singer. I will stress one last time that these are to be used as ideas, jumping off points and ways to kickstart your planning for component 2. I felt as there is little in the way of production information, this may be helpful to many. Thanks for looking!

The resource is essentially an all in one pupil booklet to guide the ensemble composition of a Pop Ballad. This will carry the controlled assessment from the first planning stages to full assessment of the completed recording. It is essentially a complete unit for the 10 hours of the controlled assessment. The booklet outlines the unit and with a series of small activities it supports and guides the pupil through the process. There is a homework task, tasks that can chart progress, lyric sheets and chord progression and key theory which is clearly explained. There is also detailed assessment at the end of the booklet with exam spec criteria and grade boundaries, with suggestions for improvement and extensions. Everything is customisable and through using this resource this year I have seen better organisation and a better end result. The pupils really engage with this resource and it is a great way to show progress during those practical control assessments.

This is a reactive PSHCE lesson on “vaping” for September 2025, created shortly after the Bath University study where the drug “spice” was found in 1/4 vapes. The Powerpoint can be used as a lesson or a virtual assembly as it is both informative and interactive. Other resources are not required for this. Essentially it covers the law surrounding vapes, health risks and now the added inclusion of “spice”. There is also a video link to show the dangers of vaping with a real life story. This is suitable for year 7-11. I am the subject lead for PSHCE at my school and believe a reactive curriculum is essential to tackle up to date issues and concerns facing young people today. I will be uploading many of my reactive lessons to help support a reactive curriculum in secondary schools.

This is a “return to school” PSHCE lesson/virtual assembly discussing the differences bewtween patriotism and nationalism. As many students will have noticed a lot of flags have appeared, the lesson talks about multiculturalism, diversity and community. As demonstrations are continuing to happen in the country, this resource can be used throughout the academic year. “Operation: Raising the Colours” is also discussed too along with some aspects of right wing nationalism and extremism. This is suitable for year 7-11. I am the subject lead for PSHCE at my school and believe a reactive curriculum is essential to tackle up to date issues and concerns facing young people today. I will be uploading many of my reactive lessons to help support a reactive curriculum in secondary schools.

Hello fellow teachers, Contained in this resource pack is an entire five week unit on the Music of India that I have developed to create whole class and small group compositions using a timeline. The resource contains a series of five lesson plans, a full detailed SOW, assessment materials which can be adapted for homework tasks, assessment criteria using the new 1-9 level system and pupil handouts for the lessons showing the composition timeline and Raga notes. I have taught this unit for six years now and it is great for increasing world music understanding, showing progress and shows a variety of AFL methods. The SOW, handouts and lessons can be adapted and personalised for your department. The initial run is five lessons although I have stretched this to last up to seven lessons. It also has scope for other instruments other than keyboards and percussion. Also, each PPT has the learning outcomes linked and highlighted on each slide. Any feedback would be welcome. This is my first complete unit. Obviously through royalty reasons you will need to use your own Indian Music audio examples from CD sources or Youtube. Thanks for looking/buying/rating!

Greetings fellow teachers, Here is a quick Mindmap book that I have put together to help pupils revise for the listening exam. The template is set up and this was my first term one. You can add more categories each term to create weekly revision homework. I break these down by six weeks and a homework one. Also is a DR P SMITH activity to ensure pupils know the key elements and can remember them in the exam. Free resource, download, rate, feedback is always appreciated. Thanks!

This is an updated PSHCE reactive lesson/assembly on the topic of sharing of appropriate images. This focuses on what it is, a case study and where to go for help. This is designed without the need for resources and for a single session. Use as is or as a starting point to build around. This is suitable for year 7-11. I am the subject lead for PSHCE at my school and believe a reactive curriculum is essential to tackle up to date issues and concerns facing young people today. I will be uploading many of my reactive lessons to help support a reactive curriculum in secondary schools.

This PSHCE lesson/assembly focuses on building stronger communities and how to support each other. Essentially, it looks at signs to look for, how to support and where to find support within school and at home. This is designed as a standalone session and can be used as is or as a starting point for expanded lessons. No additional resources are required. This is suitable for year 7-11. I am the subject lead for PSHCE at my school and believe a reactive curriculum is essential to tackle up to date issues and concerns facing young people today. I will be uploading many of my reactive lessons to help support a reactive curriculum in secondary schools.

This PSHCE lesson/assembly is an updated focus on Knife Crime. This is designed as a standalone session and can be used as is or as a starting point for expanded lessons. No additional resources are required. This is suitable for year 7-11. I am the subject lead for PSHCE at my school and believe a reactive curriculum is essential to tackle up to date issues and concerns facing young people today. I will be uploading many of my reactive lessons to help support a reactive curriculum in secondary schools.

Here is a reactive lesson/assembly on the trending topic of Looksmaxxing. It guides young people through the dangers of Looksmaxxing, how it has evolved from “beauty tips for boys” to dangerous practices. The lesson focuses on body image, especially towards young boys and online safety/influencers. This is suitable for year 7-11. I am the subject lead for PSHCE at my school and believe a reactive curriculum is essential to tackle up to date issues and concerns facing young people today. I will be uploading many of my reactive lessons to help support a reactive curriculum in secondary schools.

This lesson/assembly focuses on firstly AI content and then harmful online content. This is designed as a standalone session and can be used as is or as a starting point for expanded lessons. No additional resources are required. This is suitable for year 7-11. I am the subject lead for PSHCE at my school and believe a reactive curriculum is essential to tackle up to date issues and concerns facing young people today. I will be uploading many of my reactive lessons to help support a reactive curriculum in secondary schools.

This is a reactive lesson/assembly for PSHCE focusing on hate crime. Created in 2025, there is discussion of what a hate crime is examples and links to British Values. This is designed as a self contained lesson which requires no additional resources. Also, this can be used as is or as a starting point to add to. This is suitable for year 7-11. I am the subject lead for PSHCE at my school and believe a reactive curriculum is essential to tackle up to date issues and concerns facing young people today. I will be uploading many of my reactive lessons to help support a reactive curriculum in secondary schools.