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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...

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

Sixth Form

Year 7

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 10

Year 9

Year 8

Design & Technology Trips

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

See also...

Taking A Level Computer Science

Apprenticeships

Revision for computer science

A Level Computer Science

Programming software

'Green' Careers that benefit the environment

Key Stage 3 practical sessions information - updated for September 2025

50 Things to Learn for Creative iMedia

Business and Media

Professional Services

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Documentary: making of Do the Right Thing

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

Using social media and examinations/assessments

GCSE Film Studies TIMELINE

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

Examination Rules, Guidance and Support

Candidate Information - Non-examination assessments

District 9 revision

Python Cheat Sheet

The Wave - authoritarianism

New...

Hartismere High School 1999

STARLIGHT EXPRESS, London. Thursday 2nd October.

Year 7 tutors/parents evening

Book a tour...

Cover Supervisor with PE specialism

Cover Supervisor with art specialism

Community news: Davey Tennis

School Policies

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Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Geography Biology Statutory Information Attack The Block Languages Sixth Form ABU GCE Repl.It Visit A Levels CIEAG Python Old Hartisians Feedback Woyzeck

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