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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 7

Sixth Form

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

Year 10

Design & Technology Trips

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 9

Year 8

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

See also...

Programming software

Hartismere 200

A Level CS: Algorithm Assembly Instructions

Binary addition 2

Technology and Food Studies

Ports & Logistics

Binary addition 1

Useful Websites

Medicine, Health & Social Care

Coding Challenges for GCSE and A Level Computer Science

Explore...

Sixth Form Curriculum and Programme of Study

Science podcast

Key Stage 4 and 5 Performance Tables

CPU Fetch-Decode-Execute Animation

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

On your exam day

8y4 Gradients

Examination Result Queries

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

Stay Creative. Choose Creativity.

New...

11S_Ch1 Potable and Waste Water

11S_Ch1 Life Cycle Assessments

Summer 2026 Examinations

10S2 Moles

Chicago tickets now on sale

Examination Arrangements: Summer 2026

March 2026 Year 11 Mocks

8yS/Sc4

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Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Sixth Form Mrs Davy Cinema GCSE Drama Chem Student Information Personal Development Python Science Support Robmiles.Com C# Recipes Algorithms Physical Education C# Cook Book Trips

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