After attending an open event at Haybridge, and meeting some of the staff, I now have contact details for a Miss Sally H, who I will discuss the rest of my application with later on.
I met with the Head of the DT department, Keith Merrick who explained to me that The D.T department at Haybridge is split into two key areas, one being essentially made up of graphic design, wood work, resistant materials and electronics, the other being home economics food and textiles. He explained to me after I expressed my concerns (That although I work 3-dimensionally often in my practice, that I have no D.T specialism) that in actual fact they look more for people who are comfortable thinking practically and using those approaches rather than someone who has a lot of experience. Obviously that would be ideal for them so I need to re-evaluate my practice and consider how I will stand out as someone they want on their teaching team. Perhaps my Art background will lend itself to new ways of thinking 3-dimensionally.
The D.T block is extensive and well equipped which is appealing, and over all the school is really pleasant, based in an affluent area and only a few minutes away from my home. All of these factors contribute to my positive decision to apply through Apply 2 on UCAS.
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