This document provides an overview of the ways that children can safely make holes in a variety of materials using different tools.

This term we prepare for November with some safety advice for fireworks and a safe recipe for slime. We introduce two new projects, the Primary Science Quality Mark and Getting Practical. There's also a few tips on developing your school grounds.

This edition gives details of where to find advice about learning outdoors, some new ideas for D&T projects and advice about chinese lanterns and helium baloons.

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