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A simple public record of the work.

Posts explain new tools, specification checks, privacy decisions, funded activity and lessons from development. They are dated so partners and users can see what changed.

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Product launches, development and learning.

Product notes, programme updates and short blog posts documenting what has changed, what is live and what remains in development.

Revision development · 6 August 2026

Forty-one original HWB revision images are now live

A complete original illustration set now supports Engineering Design, Product Design and Fashion and Textiles questions.

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Welsh beta · 6 August 2026

Welsh provision expands with community proofreading

The website keeps the same layouts while switching text in place, and invites Welsh speakers to help improve the beta.

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Revision update · 6 August 2026

Revision tools checked against the 2026 WJEC specification

A pathway-by-pathway review of the new digital Unit 1 structure and content.

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Development note · 6 August 2026

Question-image references prepared for original redesign

Past-paper visual contexts are catalogued privately so replacement artwork can retain the information learners need without copying the original style.

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Privacy update · 6 August 2026

Clearer choices for site statistics

The controls distinguish browser preferences, aggregate hosting statistics and tracking tools that are not used.

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Funding update · 6 August 2026

Immediate-use tools lead funded delivery

The funded programme prioritises tools learners can use now; any in-person activity remains subject to confirmation.

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Revision update ·

Free WJEC Design and Technology revision tools for three pathways

Engineering Design, Product Design and Fashion and Textiles learners can generate Unit 1 mock papers, target weaker topics and practise marking answers.

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Product update ·

The CV Builder is now integrated into the HWB website

The full CV journey now opens within the HWB website while its protected Google backend continues to handle records, PDFs, secure edit links and participant email delivery.

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Product update ·

From career ideas to interview-ready

The public employability journey connects career exploration, CV building, interview preparation and spoken-answer practice.

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Practice note ·

Why practical STEM builds employability evidence

Practical projects can create genuine examples of planning, teamwork, problem-solving, communication and reflection.

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Development update ·

Interview Practice App moves into a public development preview

The spoken-answer practice app now has a clearly labelled preview for testing role-relevant questions, recording, transcription and supportive feedback.

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Product launch ·

Career Direction Quiz joins the free career tools

A private seven-question quiz now suggests five UK career ideas, useful subject directions and common routes into learning or work.

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Website launch ·

A new HWB website brings practical STEM and employability together

The refreshed website gives young people, partners and funders clearer routes into career tools, programme information and public assurance.

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Funding ·

£2,000 Community Matters Fund award

Design for Futures received restricted funding for a community skills and employability programme.

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