This short guide covers the safety considerations that should be taken into account when using items that use Lithium Ion batteries, such as portable powered tools, e-bikes and other cordless equipment.

This guidance is for choosing batteries for general practical circuit work, where pupils experiment with low-voltage circuits by connecting batteries , torch bulbs, buzzers, small motors and other low-power components to investigate electrical characteristics, parallel and series circuits, etc. 

This document is for staff who wish to fly drones in or around school and senior managers who may have to deal with drone use.

It includes a draft policy and some helpful links.

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.