There are currently 6 workshops equipped for multi-media
design and/or construction work with resistant materials. One of the workshops
has been equipped with resources to support Engineering activities; another has
an annexe that holds specialist heavy equipment suited to KS4/5.
3 of the workshops have interactive
whiteboards and associated ICT facilities, the others have projectors.
All workshops are equipped for electronics
work and have the capability for light Cad/Cam work as all are equipped with
vinyl cutters.
Across the workshops
there is the capability to apply all traditional, and many of the modern,
processes.
Resources are always
being
reviewed and updated; recently 6 hot wire strip heaters and 2 vacuum press kits
have been purchased (amongst a range of items).
The majority of hand tools have been replaced within the last 3
years.
We also have 3 main textile rooms, which contain a full suite of sewing
machines, computer controlled sewing machines and other supporting resources.
There is also a dedicated Textiles room
in the 6thform. All of the Textiles rooms have interactive
whiteboards or projection facilities.
We have a separate area, which is a material storeroom and cutting/preparation area.
In all of the workshops, and the corridors, wall space is positively used to create informative and stimulating displays that reflect modern processes, support the projects and create an expectation for achievement.