This guide identifies the areas that should be considered prior to embarking on practical work in a general teaching room, rather than a workshop, food room or art studio.

It is often necessary to have access to the underside of vehicles or all-round assemblies such as engines, gear-boxes, etc. All of these are heavy so hoists, jacks, cranes and lifts are needed.

This is a document which describes some of the strategies and practices that can be used in short stay schools, to enable practical work. 

Welcome to the spring 2018 edition of Futureminds.

You will find articles on running the NEA in GCSE D&T, updates from the Food Teachers Centre, Textiles Academy, setting up a makerspace, Art and Design news and more...