This edition of Futureminds is a special bumper edition - we asked people to write about their vision for the future of D&T. There are almost 20 interesting and different visions.

Please get in touch if you have any views on what you read here, or if you would like to contribute to a future edition: dt@cleapss.org.uk

This edition has information on the exhibitors and workshops planned for the Futureminds Live event in June.

There are also articles on 3D printing, RPE, chemical spills, Chefs in schools, vocational qualifications and Daves Allotment.

In this issue we take an in depth look at the new draft GCSE specifications for Technology. We look at what is on offer from the Textiles Skills Academy and the Food Teachers Centre.

We review a painless introduction to microcontrollers as well as the usual health and safety updates.

In this issue we rev up for the Fomula 1 STEM challenge and examing the new cutting edge of IT Art and Design. There is also a continued update on the new GCSE specifications as well as regular articles on 3D printing and health and safety.