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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 7

Design & Technology Trips

Year 8

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

Year 9

Year 10

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

See also...

Apprenticeships, Further Education, Higher Education

Higher Education

Programming software

Social Sciences

National SMSC Quality Mark - Gold

Coding Challenges for GCSE and A Level Computer Science

Personal Development

C# Cook Books

A Level CS: Algorithm Assembly Instructions

A Level Computer Science

Explore...

Key Stage 4 and 5 Performance Tables

Hartismere Art & Photography Exhibition 2025

The Divine Right of Kings

Attack the Block revision 2

Candidate Information - Non-examination assessments

Stay Creative. Choose Creativity.

Candidate Information - Coursework Assessments

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

Enrichment Opportunities 2025-26

Do the Right Thing Scene Analysis

New...

DofE Kit List

The Misleading Ending of Whiplash

Summer 2026 Examinations

theoutdoorscompany Kit Order form

Head of Department - History

Parents Evening :: Year 13

Duke of Edinburgh Portal

Whiplash Final Scene - Andrew Neyman's Performance

Discover...

Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Notices Choices Whiplash Physical Education Recipes Vertigo Farrand On Film Economics Drama LMI Repl.It Year 11 GCSE Drama Extra-Curricular Film Studies C# Theory

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