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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...

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 8

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

Year 7

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Sixth Form

Year 9

Year 10

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Design & Technology Trips

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Careers in Maths

Service & Leadership

Coding Challenges for GCSE and A Level Computer Science

Design and Technology

Student resources

Mathematics

Careers Information for Teachers

Year 11 chemistry revision

Careers in Physics

Pastoral Programme

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On your exam day

Attack the Block revision 2

The Wave: Cinema's most terrifying lesson

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

Candidate Information - Coursework Assessments

Attack the Block revision

A levels: pre-reading and research materials

Examination Result Queries

The Wave - authoritarianism

Twelfth Night

New...

Hartismere Family :: Policy Documents

Impact Evaluation of LAMDA Exams in Schools

Parents Evening :: Year 9

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

Higher Education Opportunity - LAMDA's (BA Hons) Production & Technical Arts

Teacher of Business Studies & Economics

Summer 2026 Examinations

We teach LAMDA

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Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Private Study Sharp Minds Performance Vertigo A Level CS Required Practicals RSHE Year 12 Geography Design Technology Examinations YOUNG Food Parent Information Hartismere Algorithms

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