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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

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Sixth Form

Year 9

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 10

Year 8

Year 7

See also...

GCSE Computer Science

Sport and PE

Learnit BIOLOGY

Chemistry Revision Homepage

Student resources

RSHE (Relationships, Sex and Health Education)

Key Stage three photographs

Binary addition 2

History

Careers in Chemistry

Explore...

Documentary: making of Do the Right Thing

Candidate Information - Non-examination assessments

Same Scene 5 Ways

Key Dates: Summer 2025

Hartismere Art & Photography Exhibition 2025

Examination Certificates

Woyzeck. Performance and workshop. 4 October 2024. Tickets available

Screenplay examples with visuals from the film

Dracula Revision

The Lost Boys - the vampires attack

New...

Film post-production explained

Online safety newsletters

Expressionism

Pupil Premium Strategy Statement

Joint letter from Ofqual and UCAS to students, summer 2025

How Ofcom is helping children to be safer online – a guide for parents

Computer Science

Sixth Form Course Information

Discover...

Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Sound Sociology Biology ICT Year 9 The Lost Boys Art CIEAG Awards Leadership Just For Fun SCI Revision C# Practice The Wave C# Private Study

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