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.

Welcome to the first issue of FutureMinds where we review a range of resources to support 3D printing including a novel use in Textiles. We also showcase the Greenpower racing challenge and give you some Food and Textiles updates.

Welcome to the first Futureminds of 2020.

There are articles from AQA, Create Ed, The Food Teachers Centre, British Nutrition Foundation, HPC Laser, EEUK, and some from schools on the new GCSE and making your own extraction for a 3D printer. There is also lots of interesting H&S news.

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