This guide addresses questions about suitable training and suggests a strategy that departments can adopt.

Useful, brief guidance on when RPE is needed in D&T and science, what sort of RPE is availab le and what is suitable, and requirements for training and face-fitting.

Construction of practice walls using bricks or larger blocks for training purposes.

In this edition we give you the latest on development of the new GCSE for D&T and overview of the latest training availbe from CLEAPSS. There's some helpful advice on workshop maintenance including sing QR codes. We provide a range of resources to support food and textiles and a project idea to make your own “motorised vehicle” in 10 easy steps as well as the usual health and safety updates.