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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 10

Design & Technology Trips

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 7

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 9

Sixth Form

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 8

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Binary addition 2

1.6 Systems Security Flashcards | Quizlet

Careers in Biology

Careers Information for Pupils

Tutor Time (Life Lessons)

RSHE (Relationships, Sex and Health Education)

Careers in Physics

Year 12 revision

Learnit BIOLOGY

Useful Websites

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External private candidates

The Lost Boys - the vampires attack

The Wave - authoritarianism

Hartismere Bursary Criteria

The Wave summary

The Wave: summary

The Wave: Cinema's most terrifying lesson

What happens to your examination script?

The Wave: the first autocracy lesson, part 1 (clip 2 of 9)

CPU Fetch-Decode-Execute Animation

New...

June 2026 Year 12 Mocks

Hartismere Family :: Policy Documents

Print Exhibition at Wingfield Barns

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

A levels: pre-reading and research materials

Open afternoons

Change of Head of Year 9

Summer 2026 Examinations

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Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Cinema YouTube Clubs And Activities Highereducation GCSE Drama Mathematics Parent Personal Development C# Practice Print Programme Of Study Ingredients Year 10 Science Attack The Block exhibition

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