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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...

Year 8

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 9

Year 10

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Design & Technology Trips

Sixth Form

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

See also...

Taking A Level Computer Science

Useful Websites

Year 12 revision

Professional Services

Student resources

Creative iMedia

A Level Computer Science

Coding Challenges for GCSE and A Level Computer Science

Programming software

Year 10 British Farming Fortnight

Explore...

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

The Wave: Cinema's most terrifying lesson

Artificial intelligence and assessments

Examination Arrangements: Summer 2026

The Wave revision activity

What happens to your examination script?

Vertigo Film Score Analysis

Science podcast

The Misleading Ending of Whiplash

The Wave - authoritarianism

New...

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

LAMDA Performance and public speaking exams 2026-2027

Hartismere Family :: Policy Documents

June 2026 Year 12 Mocks

Change of Head of Year 9

Open afternoons

Impact Evaluation of LAMDA Exams in Schools

Summer 2026 Examinations

Discover...

Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Guidance 200 Physical Education A2 Community Nutrition C# Cook Book RSHE Mrs Davy Leadership News and Articles Tour Attack The Block Whiplash exhibition Year 9 Tasks

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