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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

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 7

Sixth Form

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

Year 9

Year 8

See also...

Social Sciences

Professional Services

Our curriculum

Learnit BIOLOGY

Design and Technology

Languages

Higher Education

House Weeks

Essential programming skills to learn

CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance)

Explore...

What happens to your examination script?

Hartismere Bursary Criteria

Python Cheat Sheet

Anatomy of a Screenplay

Attack the Block revision

The Lost Boys opening

Film: camera shots examples

Dracula, 1931 - Don't look in the mirror

Year 11 GCSE Drama Picnic & Balloon Stomp 2025

Sixth Form Information Evening

New...

Spring Term Sports Club

Head of Department - History

Whiplash Final Scene - Andrew Neyman's Performance

Duke of Edinburgh Portal

Summer 2026 Examinations

The Misleading Ending of Whiplash

January 2026 Examinations

Teacher of English - (Maternity cover - Possible TLR available)

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Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Information Nhs C# Practice AS Leadership Examinations Clubs And Activities Apprenticeships Mr Trudgill Uniform ICT Biology Literature Photography Cinematography Chemistry

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