CLEAPSS frequently receives requests for guidance on many aspects of the role of technicians in design and technology, including such matters as job descriptions, pay and conditions and the number of technicians that should be employed.

This guide explains how to set up a system using QR codes for teaching and for technician use.

The code can be used to access an online document related to the piece of equipment to which it is assigned. The document can be used to present information for pupils, or to aid a technician in carrying out their servicing and maintenance work.

This term, Futureminds has articles about the use of Hydrogen as a fuel, the difficulties for D&T, Equality and Diversity, Design Ventura, virtual F1 in schools, technicians tips, the Tunnock Tea Cake challenge, and, of course, the small print.

Welcome to the spring 2018 edition of Futureminds.

You will find articles on running the NEA in GCSE D&T, updates from the Food Teachers Centre, Textiles Academy, setting up a makerspace, Art and Design news and more...