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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

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Design & Technology Trips

Year 7

Year 8

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 10

Year 9

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

Sixth Form

See also...

RSHE (Relationships, Sex and Health Education)

Skillsometer

Apprenticeships

Careers Information for Teachers

Languages

CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance)

Personal Development

Careers Information for Pupils

Computer Science

Our curriculum

Explore...

Learnit Physics: Formula Practice

The Wave - authoritarianism

Farrand on Film: GCSE Film Studies, Component 1: US Films

Examinations

The Wave revision activity

The Lost Boys Revision

Attack the Block revision 1

Results

Python Cheat Sheet

Examination Arrangements: Summer 2026

New...

Admissions and Application Forms :: Main School and Sixth Form

E-Safety

Harry Potter (One Part) Palace Theatre, London Weds., 13 January 2027. Year 7&8

Bronze DofE Enrolment Letter 2026-2027

Examination resits

Hartismere Family :: Policy Documents

Paddington The Musical Savoy Theatre, London Thursday, 15 April 2027. Years 7 & 8

Duke of Edinburgh Portal

Discover...

Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Miss Baker Component 2 Sound Engineering Do The Right Thing Design Test Personal Development A2 Biology Sharp Minds BFI Repl.It Year 7 A Level CS Performance Computer Science Year 13

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