This document includes information about glues not normally used in lessons but which may still be needed in a primary school.

This document will help guide you through the safe use of a range of glues (adhesives) available, giving advice on the most effective types to join particular materials together, who should use them and any associated hazards.

This term's issue sees the launch of the 2017 Primary Science & Technology competition. Leigh Hoath, editor of ASE’s Primary Science, shares some ideas about moving children’s learning forward through activities which support joined up thinking. CLEAPSS launches Calrissa the bunny into space and we add a new twist to a popular D&T activity by designing a a space rover.

This term we take a look at keeping tadpoles, guinea pigs and other small mammals in schools and give few tips on teaching forces. We also reflect on a hundred years of the Association for Science Education.