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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...

Design & Technology Trips

Year 10

Year 7

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 9

Sixth Form

Year 8

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

See also...

A Level CS: Algorithm Assembly Instructions

Our curriculum

Technology and Food Studies

1.6 Systems Security Flashcards | Quizlet

CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance)

Essential programming skills to learn

Student resources

Binary addition 2

Medicine, Health & Social Care

House Weeks

Explore...

Learnit Physics: Formula Practice

On your exam day

Dracula Revision

Attack the Block revision 2

Dracula, 1931 - Don't look in the mirror

Attack the Block revision 1

Examination resits

Dracula podcast

What happens to your examination script?

Examination Rules, Guidance and Support

New...

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

IT, COMMUNICATIONS AND AUDIOVISUAL TECHNICIAN

Year 9 Options Evening

Waveney Valley Transport

Cover Supervisor

Summer 2026 Examinations

Learning Support Assistant

June 2026 Year 12 Mocks

Discover...

Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options GCE Repl.It Sharp Minds Vacancies Jobs Religious Geography CIEAG Representation Correspondence Metfield Support BFI Drama The Lost Boys Homework

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