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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

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 7

Year 9

Sixth Form

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 10

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

Year 8

See also...

Student resources

Physics A Level

50 Things to Learn for Creative iMedia

Humanities

Creative iMedia

Apprenticeship Information

Topic by Topic Past paper Questions

Toyota Virtual Plant Tour

Programming

Learnit BIOLOGY

Explore...

Attack the Block Peep Hole

Examination Arrangements: Summer 2026

Attack the Block revision 1

What happens to your examination script?

Sixth Form Curriculum and Programme of Study

Attack the Block revision 2

The Lost Boys Revision

A levels: pre-reading and research materials

Sixth Form Course Information

Learnit Physics Unit 7: Magnets

New...

Parents Evening :: Year 9

Teacher of Mathematics

March 2026 Year 11 Mocks

Summer 2026 Examinations

Parents Evening :: Year 7

Vacancies

Meshes of the Afternoon - Maya Deren (1943)

Artist in Residence for 2026

Discover...

Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Year 8 AS Foundation GCE YouTube Old Hollywood Chemistry Uniform Week Whiplash Year 9 Tasks Mathematics Girls iMedia Programme Of Study RSHE

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