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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...

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Design & Technology Trips

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 10

Year 7

Sixth Form

Year 9

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 8

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

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National SMSC Quality Mark - Gold

Apprenticeships

1.6 Systems Security Flashcards | Quizlet

Essential programming skills to learn

Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

A Level Computer Science

Humanities

Medicine, Health & Social Care

Year 12 revision

Business and Media

Explore...

Dracula, 1931 - Don't look in the mirror

Sixth Form Course Information

Candidate Information - Non-examination assessments

Do you want to work in The creative Industries when you leave school?

The Lost Boys - the vampires attack

GCSE Film Studies TIMELINE

Examinations

The Lost Boys Revision

Dracula Revision

Science podcast

New...

Pupil Premium Strategy Statement

I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme

5 Brilliant Moments in Patterns

Film post-production explained

Online safety newsletters

Hartismere Art & Photography Exhibition 2025

Pan's Labyrinth - The Pale Man article

Year 10 British Farming Fortnight

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Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Theory Education Chemistry Careersfair GCSE Computing Certificates Year 7 Coursework Health Art Psychology Year 9 Tasks AS Girls Woyzeck Repl.It

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