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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...

Year 9

Year 7

Year 8

Sixth Form

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 10

Design & Technology Trips

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

See also...

Useful Websites

Binary addition 1

GCSE Past papers and mark schemes

Personal Development

Energy

unifrog

Infrastructure

Hartismere 200

RSHE (Relationships, Sex and Health Education)

Essential programming skills to learn

Explore...

How to analyse sound in films

Candidate Information - Non-examination assessments

Examinations

Dracula Revision

Candidate Information - Written exams

The Lost Boys Revision

The Wave: Autocracy clip part 2 (clip 3 of 9)

Examination Arrangements: Summer 2026

Examination Certificates

On your exam day

New...

Summer 2026 Examinations

Change of Head of Year 9

Impact Evaluation of LAMDA Exams in Schools

June 2026 Year 12 Mocks

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

A levels: pre-reading and research materials

Hartismere Family :: Policy Documents

Print Exhibition at Wingfield Barns

Discover...

Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Mrs Davy Support Careers CPU Careersfair Pastoral Cinema Sound Engineering The Lost Boys Art University Miss Baker Uniform Aspen Russell Chem Physical Education

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