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

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.

This MRAT brings together a number of aspects from other MRATs, and provides information on the use of general hand tools in a practical workshop.

In this document, readers will find a summary of various national guidelines or guidance, and CLEAPSS' advice.

We have extensively reviewed all relevant Regulations and accompanying advice on the teaching of Design and Technology. Scotland, and Northern Ireland do have regulations restricting class sizes for practical subjects to a maximum of 20, but this does not have any bearing on England and Wales.