This is our spring 2021 edition of Futureminds. lots of interesting articles from external contributors, including:

Louise Attwood, Tony Ryan, Dr Alison Hardy, Garrett Spellman, QE Boys, The Food Teacher Centre, LearnbyLayers, Spaceguard, Flamefast, The Textiles Skills Academy, Tyler University of Texas, and the latest CLEAPSS updates.

This document is a guide to making a portable device which can be used to monitor the air, in terms of PM2.5.

These tiny particles can come from a variety of sources and could be harmful. This device will indicate when the relative number of particulates in the air is high.  It could be used to monitor the air in a workshop.

This is a set of diagrams and other information to support those carrying out audits in D&T or Art and Design.

Working with wet clay by hand or on a wheel.Grinding and crushing raw materials.Carrying out processes (eg, fettling, towing, sanding) on dry clay before firing.Cleaning equipment, utensils, work surfaces and floors.