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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...

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 9

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Design & Technology Trips

Year 7

Year 10

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 8

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GCSE Past papers and mark schemes

Useful Websites

Careers & Futures Programme Feedback - Parents

Tutor Time (Life Lessons)

GCSE Computer Science

Mathematics

Careers Fair - 14 March 2024

Energy

Languages

CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance)

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The Wave - authoritarianism

Sixth Form Curriculum and Programme of Study

The Misleading Ending of Whiplash

External private candidates

Dracula Revision

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

Correspondence from the Exams Office

Key Stage 4 and 5 Performance Tables

Examination retakes

Vertigo Film Score Analysis

New...

Teacher of English

Teacher of History

Parents Evening :: Year 13

Cover Supervisor

Head of Department - History

Teacher of Mathematics

Summer 2026 Examinations

March 2026 Year 11 Mocks

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Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Cinema Jobs Art Performance Calendar Mr Trudgill Vacancies Chemistry LMI The Lost Boys Farrand On Film Languages Parent Information Year 11 GCSE Drama Just For Fun LMC

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