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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...

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

Year 7

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Sixth Form

Year 8

Design & Technology Trips

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 9

Year 10

See also...

Business and Media

Energy

Apprenticeships

1.6 Systems Security Flashcards | Quizlet

CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance)

Medicine, Health & Social Care

50 Things to Learn for Creative iMedia

Technology and Food Studies

Coding Challenges for GCSE and A Level Computer Science

A Level Computer Science

Explore...

CPU Fetch-Decode-Execute Animation

The Wave: Cinema's most terrifying lesson

The Wave: summary

The Wave: Tim becomes Wenger's bodyguard (clip 6 of 9)

Year 11 GCSE Drama Picnic & Balloon Stomp 2025

Candidate Information - Written exams

Candidate Information - Coursework Assessments

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

Attack the Block revision 1

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

New...

June 2026 Year 12 Mocks

Waveney Valley Transport

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

Cover Supervisor

Year 9 Options Evening

Staff Sketchbook Club 2025-26 April - July

IT, COMMUNICATIONS AND AUDIOVISUAL TECHNICIAN

Summer 2026 Examinations

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Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Core Maths Nhs Clubs And Activities Waveney Valley Film Studies Sketchbook The Lost Boys Staff Information Extra-Curricular Highereducation Programme Of Study Technology Website C# Cook Book Examinations Correspondence

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