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The article focuses on the care and protection of children in schools. It discusses that the school should focuses on the pupils' behaviour management and building of an effective relationship between pupil and the staff. The strong relationship between the pupil and the staff will be safe for the pupil. A 60 second monitoring procedures should be adopted by the teachers, office staff and support staff for the safety of the pupils in the schools.

The article offers suggestion for head teacher for increasing teacher effectiveness in schools in Great Britain. Topics discussed include avoid dismissing underperforming staff; gain trust of teachers by communicating with them; improving teaching and behaviour in classes; and having confidence in teachers.

The article discusses the importance for headteachers to remain focused on positive outcomes of their students despite challenges in keeping their budget on track. Overview of the challenges involved in leading a school with limited resources without sacrificing the quality of education they offer is offered. Tips for school leaders on how to deal with the issue through sound decision making and budget plans are offered.

The article offers the author's view regarding the funding for the special educational needs and disability (SEND) in Great Britain. He outlines the challenges encountered by teachers in dealing with SEND among students. He notes the need to create provision that effectively supports SENDS such as the creation of inclusive classrooms.

Recommends reference books on fabrics and textiles. 'Smart Fabrics Sample Collection,' by Jenny Ridgwell and Elin Lindberg; 'Modern Textiles Samples to Touch,' by Jenny Ridgwell.

Evaluates several educational materials for the school children in Great Britain. Objective of the Feed the Pig boardgames for money skills and financial understanding; Features of the Cardboard Engineering Source book by Rob Ives; Design of the 'Ideas to Go Series' workbook by Sharon Shapiro for thinking skills.

The article features the CD-Rom series, Lesson Kit for Design & Technology and Fibres and Fabrics Properties of Materials as interactive design lesson kits in Great Britain. The stunning pictures in the software illustrate the materials and animations to make the processes clear. Both CD-Rom series allows teachers to analyze pupil's performance on the various quizzes and word games.

Features video tapes and digital videodiscs that design and technology teachers can to teach students about the design and manufacture of laminated plywood furniture. "Isokon Long Chair" from Keyframe Films; "Loop Coffee Table and T46 Coffee Table" from Keyframe Films; Price and contact information.

Once a year assembly hail of Colfe's School, Greenwich, London, England, is turned into a buzzing scene of activity as teams compete in technology competition. Teams of pupils from different year groups are given engineering challenges. This year they had to design a remote-controlled buggy to transport a beaker of water across a bumpy course without spilling it. The buggies were based on battery-driven cars and the course was modeled from chicken wire. After a briefing session, pupils had two hours to design, build and test their buggies. They discussed ideas with each other, drew designs and tried things out. Each team had a minimal kit of materials - scraps of card, lolly sticks, rubber bands and a small set of tools.

Features the Create! Product Design, an instructional CD-Rom for teachers in Great Britain. Approval from the Design and Technology Association for the release of the product; Price of the item; Availability of the item.