Firing ceramic materials in ad hoc outdoor kilns, including raku kilns, portable kilns and brick-built kilns. Kilns may be electric or use solid fuel, oil or gas.

This guide goes through the things that should be considered before embarking on a gardening activity with pupils. It is part of a suite of documents which should be used when planning this type of programme.

This document has been updated to include the latest guidance as of January 2026 and 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.

This summarises all the current safety advice associated with teaching ceramics in schools. It includes storing handling and disposing of materials, using and maintaining kilns and ceramics machinery.