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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

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 8

Year 7

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Sixth Form

Design & Technology Trips

Year 10

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

See also...

Toyota Virtual Plant Tour

Revision for computer science

Information for Employers

Useful Websites

GCSE Past papers and mark schemes

Creative iMedia

Mathematics

Personal Development

GCSE Computer Science

Infrastructure

Explore...

Twelfth Night

The Wave - Wenger

Dracula, 1931 - Don't look in the mirror

The Misleading Ending of Whiplash

Examination Rules, Guidance and Support

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

The Wave: Autocracy clip part 2 (clip 3 of 9)

Do you want to work in The creative Industries when you leave school?

Dracula Revision

The Wave revision activity

New...

Summer 2026 Examinations

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

Lead Science Technician

IT, COMMUNICATIONS AND AUDIOVISUAL TECHNICIAN

Science Technician

Examination Arrangements: Summer 2026

Admissions and Application Forms :: Main School and Sixth Form

Parents collecting pupils from school

Discover...

Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Literature District 9 Nutrition Year 10 Community C# Recipes Sixth Form Cinematography Creative iMedia Nhs A2 Biology YouTube CIEAG Business Studies Year 9 Tasks March

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