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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 10

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Design & Technology Trips

Year 9

Year 7

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Sixth Form

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

See also...

C# Cook Books

'Green' Careers that benefit the environment

How robots are taking over warehouse work

Ports & Logistics

Computer Science

Energy

Programming software

Toyota Virtual Plant Tour

1.6 Systems Security Flashcards | Quizlet

Year 12 revision

Explore...

The Lost Boys - the vampires attack

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

Enrichment Opportunities 2025-26

Candidate Information - Coursework Assessments

Examinations

Vertigo Film Score Analysis

Examination Result Queries

The Lost Boys Revision

Do the Right Thing Scene Analysis

Correspondence from the Exams Office

New...

Waveney Valley Transport

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

Summer 2026 Examinations

E-Safety

June 2026 Year 12 Mocks

Hartismere Technical Theatre

Stranger Things, The First Shadow. The Phoenix Theatre, Friday 11th September.

art & science exhibition of year 8 work

Discover...

Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Spanish ICT Metfield Horror Algorithms Staff Information The Wave 200 Film Studies Mrs Davy Assessment Support Website Mr Trudgill Just For Fun Shakespeare

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