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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...

Design & Technology Trips

Year 9

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 10

Year 8

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Sixth Form

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

See also...

Binary addition 2

Toyota Virtual Plant Tour

1.6 Systems Security Flashcards | Quizlet

Medicine, Health & Social Care

Our curriculum

Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Coding Challenges for GCSE and A Level Computer Science

Business and Media

Careers & Futures Programme Feedback - Parents

Energy

Explore...

Attack the Block revision

Whiplash Final Scene - Andrew Neyman's Performance

Candidate Information - Coursework Assessments

Python Cheat Sheet

Hartismere Art & Photography Exhibition 2025

The Wave: summary

CPU Fetch-Decode-Execute Animation

Examination Rules, Guidance and Support

On your exam day

External private candidates

New...

Science Technician

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

Lead Science Technician

Friends of Hartismere - Car Boot Sale

Summer 2026 Examinations

The Wave - FULL REVISION

Parent & Carer Perception Survey

IT, COMMUNICATIONS AND AUDIOVISUAL TECHNICIAN

Discover...

Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options English Working A2 Religious Representation GCSE Drama Aspen Russell Jobs District 9 CIEAG Extra-Curricular Physics Component 2 Sound ZEN C# Cook Book

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