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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...

Year 7

Year 8

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 9

Design & Technology Trips

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

Sixth Form

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 10

See also...

Energy

House Weeks

Technology and Food Studies

Business and Media

Binary addition 1

Infrastructure

A Level Computer Science

Apprenticeships, Further Education, Higher Education

50 Things to Learn for Creative iMedia

Year 12 revision

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Useful Websites

Secrets of Cinema - Horror

Artificial intelligence and assessments

Vertigo Film Score Analysis

How to analyse sound in films

Examination Rules, Guidance and Support

The Wave: Tim becomes Wenger's bodyguard (clip 6 of 9)

GCSE Film Studies TIMELINE

The Wave: Cinema's most terrifying lesson

The Lost Boys - the vampires attack

New...

48 Hour Scares

Learnit Physics: Formula Practice

Parents Evening :: Year 10

Teacher of English - (Maternity cover - Possible TLR available)

December Mock Examinations

School Policies

January 2026 Examinations

Photography Competition

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Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options AS Year 11 GCSE Drama Teacher Website Guidance A Levels LMC Sixth Form Learnit French Feedback Careers Examinations GCSE Computing Performance Learning

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