Made by Matt · BUILD · Vocational / D&T

Teesside Community Upcycling

A six-week BUILD Vocational/D&T unit · Autumn 1 · SEMH alternative provision

What these resources are for: pupils turn reclaimed timber (pallets) into real community assets — modular planters or wildlife boxes for a local green space. Every cut, measurement and join becomes photographic ASDAN portfolio evidence, so reluctant writers build a qualification through making, not paperwork.

ARRIVAL2×2 recap + a settling wordsearch (no crosswords) to build vocational vocabulary.
▣ MODELI do / we do: visual knowledge organiser + safe tool handling.
◆ INDEPENDENTYou do: differentiated Standard or Supported task (toggle in each pack).
EVIDENCEDocumentarian photos, annotated visuals, witness shorthand → ASDAN tracker.

The launch-level evidence engine

Embedded in every pack so practical work becomes portfolio evidence without essays: a rotating Documentarian photographs the build (Lundy Voice); photos print onto portfolio sheets for sharp annotations; and pre-printed witness-statement shorthand lets staff tick the exact ASDAN/Lundy competency, sign, and bank it instantly.

SEMH-safe throughout: calm palette, reduced-motion, Calm Mode, and task zones marked by icon + label + colour (never colour alone). Built for accessibility.

The six lessons — in sequence

Week 1 · The Workshop Audit
Health, safety & tool identification. Vote the community asset.
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Week 2 · The Blueprint
Measuring & marking reclaimed timber accurately (mm, try square).
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Week 3 · The Core Cut
Clamping & sawing timber to size; adapt, don’t waste.
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Week 4 · The Assembly
Joining with pilot holes & countersinking for a strong build.
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Week 5 · The Finish
Sanding, weatherproofing & quality control against the brief.
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Week 6 · The Handover
Evaluate against the blueprint; complete the ASDAN portfolio.
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Planning

Scheme of Work Weekly plan (lessons)
Made by Matt · madebymatt.ukAdd your real materials, tools, partner & ASDAN codes before teaching