Made by Matt · Autumn 1 · D&T Community Upcycling + all ASDAN slots + Tutor Time · one shopping-and-setup sheet
| ✔ | Tool | Qty | Used for (weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☐ | Junior hacksaws | 4 | Core cutting, pupil-friendly (W3) |
| ☐ | Panel hand saw | 1–2 | Larger cuts, staff-led (W3) |
| ☐ | Bench hooks | 4 | Turn tables into cutting stations (W3–4) |
| ☐ | Mitre box | 1 | Straight/angled cuts without a vice (W3) |
| ☐ | Quick clamps / G-clamps | 6 | Holding timber — the no-workshop essential (W2–5) |
| ☐ | Portable folding workbench | 1 (optional) | Upgrade cutting station (W3–5) |
| ☐ | Tape measures | 4 | Measuring & marking (W2) |
| ☐ | Steel rules 300mm | 4 | Marking in mm (W2) |
| ☐ | Try squares | 4 | Square lines & corners (W2, W4) |
| ☐ | Marking gauge | 2 | Even edges (W2) |
| ☐ | Cordless drill-driver + pilot bits + countersink bit | 1–2 | Pilot holes & screws, staff-supervised (W4) |
| ☐ | Hand screwdrivers | 4 | Driving screws with control (W4) |
| ☐ | Claw hammers | 2 | Pallet break-down, nails (W1, W4) |
| ☐ | Sanding blocks + 80/120/240 grit sheets | 6 blocks | Rough → fine finish (W5) |
| ☐ | Paint brushes + water-based exterior wood treatment | 6 + 1 tin | Weatherproofing (W5) |
| ☐ | Wood screws 40mm & 50mm + PVA wood glue | 1 box each | Assembly (W4) |
| ☐ | Tool tray / sign-out board + lidded storage crate | 1 | Every session — count out, count back |
| ✔ | Material | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☐ | Reclaimed pallets | 3–4 | HT-stamped only — see below |
| ☐ | Spare timber battens (new) | 4–6 | Backup for short cuts — supports "adapt, don't waste" |
| ☐ | Optional: pre-cut wildlife-box panel kit | 1–2 | Supported-tier route to a guaranteed win |
| ✔ | Item | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| ☐ | Safety goggles | 1 per pupil |
| ☐ | Work gloves (pallet handling) | 1 per pupil |
| ☐ | Dust masks (sanding, outdoors) | 1 box |
| ☐ | First-aid kit within reach + eyewash | 1 |
Strength picture cards + local-job photo cards · display space for the Strengths Wall (stays up all term) · one-page profile templates + sentence-starters · career-poster paper/pens · tablet for the Evidence Captain.
Play money (coins + notes) · two labelled tins/hoops (IN / OUT, NEED / WANT) · everyday-item picture cards with price labels · simple till + receipts for the W6 shopping role-play · Money-Smart Board display space.
Eatwell Guide floor mat or poster · food picture cards + a small set of real foods for sorting (allergy list checked first — every session) · aprons, chopping boards, safety knives · snack ingredients (W5) · hygiene checklist cards · Balanced-Plate Gallery display space.
Visual menu of asset options + vote tokens · site photos of the green space · role badges (incl. Documentarian) · Project Board display (partner-visible) · partner contact details · Trips/Visits paperwork for the install.
Challenge cards/booklet + pledge stickers · Challenge Wall display · materials for the chosen enterprise (decided W5) · camera/tablet for challenge evidence.
Whiteboard + the decks — that's it. Printed evidence trackers (or the online/spreadsheet versions) · space for the charter line, repair script and Trusted Hand displays.
One tablet (Documentarian / Evidence Captain photos) · printed witness-statement slips · the evidence trackers (paper / online / spreadsheet) · five display areas for the term-long Lundy artefacts · a photo-printing route for annotated portfolio evidence.
Made by Matt · Photos show work, not faces, unless consent is filed · allergy list before any food session · HT pallets only · tools counted out and back every session.