The spring edition of Futureminds has articles from a range of contributors, with advice about writing assessments, the history of the 555 timer chip, how to use exercise books in D&T, Scalextric4Schools, The Design Ventura challenge, news from the Food Teachers Centre and a guide to LEV testing, plus the usual smallprint, and look out for something a bit different on the last page...

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 short guide takes you through the process of Cyanotype Printing, the oldest form of photography. There are also links to some supporting resources. 

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.