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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 10

Year 8

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Design & Technology Trips

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 7

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 9

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

See also...

House Weeks

Essential programming skills to learn

Apprenticeships, Further Education, Higher Education

Business and Media

Student resources

Useful Websites

Medicine, Health & Social Care

Apprenticeships

Careers & Futures Programme Feedback - Parents

Year 10 British Farming Fortnight

Explore...

The Lost Boys opening

Year 11 GCSE Drama Picnic & Balloon Stomp 2025

Sixth Form Course Information

Twelfth Night

Sixth Form Curriculum and Programme of Study

Farrand on Film: GCSE Film Studies, Component 1: US Films

Results

The Misleading Ending of Whiplash

Examination Certificates

Science podcast

New...

Waveney Valley Transport

Examination Arrangements: Summer 2026

Stranger Things, The First Shadow. The Phoenix Theatre, Friday 11th September.

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

E-Safety

Summer 2026 Examinations

June 2026 Year 12 Mocks

Open afternoons

Discover...

Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Performance The Wave Learnit Tour Artists GCE Videos iMedia C# Year 10 History Uniform Vertigo exhibition Waveney Valley Belong

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