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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...

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 7

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Design & Technology Trips

Sixth Form

Year 9

Year 10

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

See also...

Technology and Food Studies

1.6 Systems Security Flashcards | Quizlet

GCSE Past papers and mark schemes

Information for Employers

Computer Science Homework (years 7, 8 and 9)

C# Cook Books

Creative iMedia

Essential programming skills to learn

Coding Challenges for GCSE and A Level Computer Science

Professional Services

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Year 11 GCSE Drama Picnic & Balloon Stomp 2025

CPU Fetch-Decode-Execute Animation

Examination resits

Learnit Physics: Formula Practice

Sixth Form Course Information

GCSE CS: 1.5 Networks - TCP/IP Layers and Protocols

The Wave: summary

Vertigo Film Score Analysis

Dracula, 1931 - Don't look in the mirror

Stay Creative. Choose Creativity.

New...

Waveney Valley Transport

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

IT, COMMUNICATIONS AND AUDIOVISUAL TECHNICIAN

Cover Supervisor

Year 9 Options Evening

June 2026 Year 12 Mocks

Summer 2026 Examinations

Staff Sketchbook Club 2025-26 April - July

Discover...

Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Farrand On Film My Head Space Mathematics Twelfth Night club Careers GCSE CS Uniform Sports Clubs Knowledge Booklets Miss Baker C# Cook Book Creative iMedia Art Dracula English Literature

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