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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...

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

Sixth Form

Year 7

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 9

Year 10

Design & Technology Trips

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

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House Weeks

Apprenticeship Information

Taking A Level Computer Science

Design and Technology

Year 11 chemistry revision

Topic by Topic Past paper Questions

Programming software

C# Cook Books

Careers in Biology

CPU Fetch-Decode-Execute Animation

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Documentary: making of Do the Right Thing

Examination Rules, Guidance and Support

GCSE CS: 1.5 Networks - TCP/IP Layers and Protocols

Dracula Revision

Sixth Form Curriculum and Programme of Study

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

Key Stage 4 and 5 Performance Tables

Invigilators

The Lost Boys - the vampires attack

Vertigo Film Score Analysis

New...

SEND Information Report

Local Governing Body Information

HartisMail and Hartismere Accounts

Stranger Things, The First Shadow. The Phoenix Theatre, Friday 11th September.

Autumn Term 1: Sports Clubs

School Policies

E-Safety

Sixth Form students 16 - 19 Bursary criteria information 2026 - 2027

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Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Programming A2 Artists Film Studies Cinematography The Wave News and Articles Economics ICT Cinema Robmiles.Com Attack The Block exhibition iMedia English Art

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