This document gives guidance on equipment choices for a textiles activity including different types of needles, sewing machines and suitable levels of supervision.

The document includes an overview and practical advice on different methods available for safe dyeing and printing.

In this issue we outline support from CLEAPSS for the new Science programme of study at key stages 1 & 2 and an engaging textiles printing project for D&T. There's also ideas for linking primary science and computing technology and teaching circuts using conductive copper tape.