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Essential Physics GCSE update: Penetrating Properties of Radiation. We’ve added a new simulation under the 'Test' tab. Use it to identify an unknown radioactive source by changing the detector position, absorber material, and absorber thickness.

A new Mitosis Root Tip Squash simulation has been added to the Focus eLearning A Level Biology Required Practicals app. youtu.be/Sn9Y1g2a-W0

A new A Level Chemistry practical simulation has been added to our Focus eLearning A Level Chemistry Required Practicals app following a recent request from a teacher. youtu.be/j1EZOe5HPB0

After a recent update to the Draw Polygon tool, there are now two ways to create regular polygons: click and drag, which makes it hard to judge the exact side length, and set exact side length, which does exactly what it says on the tin. youtu.be/7l5_iguILHg

A teacher asked me today whether it’s possible to set up a Techsoft-style crossed drawing grid with snap-to enabled. I was pleased to report that this functionality is already built into Focus 2D. youtu.be/I3HnIh3FLVE

Every little helps! We’ve improved our Focus 2D Designer menu functionality so the right-hand menu bar can now be hidden. This gives you more space for drawing, especially on tablets and smaller screens. youtu.be/q4BChqczvZc

Here's a quick video explaining how to draw shapes from / around a centre point in Focus 2D Designer. youtu.be/1sJQNTTPvAA

Focus 2D Designer Update: There's now an option to change the drawing area gridlines to crosses. Find out how: youtu.be/vTflmjSX_ZQ

The Focus eLearning 2025/2026 Science catalogue is now available. We’re delighted to confirm that our prices will remain unchanged for the next 12 months. focuseducational.com/wp-content/upl…

The Focus eLearning Design & Technology 2025/2026 catalogue is now available. We’re delighted to confirm that our prices will remain unchanged for the next 12 months. focuseducational.com/wp-content/upl…

A PVD Coatings topic has been added to our D&T Resource Pack title: Focus on Surface Treatments and Finishes.

Coming soon: Focus on the Theory and Use of Colour. It'll be automatically added to Focus D&T Resource Pack subscribers accounts as soon as it's released.

Focus Design & Technology Resource Pack Update: With exams approaching, we've just launched Focus Wordsearch Designer - a fun and engaging way to reinforce key D&T technical vocabulary. Use our ready-made wordsearches or create your own. Complete them online, or print them out.

How to Join Nearly Touching Lines in Focus 2D Designer youtu.be/hLhjp4LmAyQ?si… via @YouTube

Focus 2D Designer updates: Following receipt of feedback from teachers using Focus 2D, we've just released three updates: 1: outline multiple overlapping shapes.. 2: Right button click to pan. 3: Copy and pasting between Focus files. youtu.be/nsNsTSX_f-k

Focus 2D Designer Update: we just added an 'outline overlapping shapes' tool. Check it out in the video. youtu.be/65ovIYrvRTY

Focus on Ergonomics and Anthropometrics has now been added to all Focus eLearning D&T Resource Pack subscriber accounts. Find out more and get a free trial via the link: focuseducational.com/ergonomics-and…

We've added Sir Kenneth Grange to the ever growing list of famous Designers in our online Focus eLearning D&T Resource Pack.

Check out the new 2025 Focus eLearning Design and Technology Catalogue: focuseducational.com/wp-content/upl…

Check out the new 2025 Focus eLearning Science Catalogue. focuseducational.com/wp-content/upl…