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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

Sixth Form

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 9

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

Year 8

Year 10

Design & Technology Trips

Year 7

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

See also...

Topic by Topic Past paper Questions

50 Things to Learn for Creative iMedia

Social Sciences

Service & Leadership

A Level Computer Science

How robots are taking over warehouse work

Student resources

Week beginning 12 Feb 2024: 'Life Lessons'

C# Cook Books

House Weeks

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Sixth Form Curriculum and Programme of Study

Hartismere Bursary Criteria

Dracula, 1931 - Don't look in the mirror

Examination resits

How to analyse sound in films

The Misleading Ending of Whiplash

WAR HORSE, Norwich Theatre Royal, Thursday 6th November 2025 Places available

The Lost Boys - the vampires attack

Do the Right Thing Scene Analysis

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

New...

Hartismere Staff Sketchbook Club Exhibition

Meshes of the Afternoon - Maya Deren (1943)

March 2026 Year 11 Mocks

Parents Evening :: Year 7

Vacancies

Teacher of Mathematics

Summer 2026 Examinations

Little Elephant (Jessop)

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Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Term Dates Extra-Curricular Job Adverts The Guardian Information GCE Algorithms Film Studies Biology Sound Engineering Ingredients LMI Notices ZEN Year 11 Events

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