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Design and Technology: Literacy

Our View on Literacy in Design and Technology

At Hartismere, we are dedicated to fostering a love of reading across all subjects, including Design and Technology. We believe that literacy is a cornerstone of academic success and personal growth. By promoting reading, we help pupils enhance their comprehension, critical thinking, and creativity, which are vital skills in Design and Technology.

We recognise that some pupils may need additional support, guidance, and encouragement with their reading. To address this, we have implemented several exciting initiatives: Reading in Form Times, Library Lessons, Read a Book Week and many more.

We strongly believe that reading has the power to shape pupils' futures, aid their progress across the curriculum, and allow them to express themselves wherever life takes them.

Explore Exciting Books Related to Design and Technology

Below is a video showcasing an array of books that are perfect for pupils interested in Design and Technology. This includes texts suitable for KS3, KS4, and KS5, as well as essential textbooks and revision guides.

Through these resources, we aim to inspire and support our pupils in their educational journey, making reading an integral part of their learning experience in Design and Technology.

Documents

In this section...

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

Year 8

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 10

Year 9

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Sixth Form

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Design & Technology Trips

See also...

Revision for computer science

Science podcast

Toyota Virtual Plant Tour

Coding Challenges for GCSE and A Level Computer Science

Service & Leadership

C# Cook Book // Word Search (Console)

House Weeks

Our curriculum

I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme

Business and Media

Explore...

Year 11 GCSE Drama Picnic & Balloon Stomp 2025

The Wave: Autocracy clip part 2 (clip 3 of 9)

Sixth Form Course Information

Candidate Information - Non-examination assessments

Examination Rules, Guidance and Support

Key Stage 4 and 5 Performance Tables

On your exam day

Attack the Block revision 2

Attack the Block revision 1

Learnit Physics: Formula Practice

New...

Teacher of film studies and/or English

Stories We Tell - 5 frames analysis

Teacher of English with responsibility of key stage 3

Lead Practitioner in English (established or aspiring)

Second in department of English

Student Support Manager (maternity cover)

ParentPay

Teacher of English - full or part time

Discover...

Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Business Studies CPU Results Languages Notices Representation The Wave Repl.It Chem Belong Documentary GCSE CS Private Study A Level Physics Creative iMedia Year 13

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