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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...

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 10

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

Year 8

Design & Technology Trips

Year 9

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 7

Sixth Form

See also...

Charities

Infrastructure

Computer Science Homework (years 7, 8 and 9)

Binary addition 1

Toyota Virtual Plant Tour

Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Computer Science

Useful Websites

I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme

Essential programming skills to learn

Explore...

Documentary: making of Do the Right Thing

The Lost Boys Revision

A levels: pre-reading and research materials

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

Examinations

The Wave: summary

Examination Result Queries

Learnit Physics: Formula Practice

Whiplash Final Scene - Andrew Neyman's Performance

The Wave summary

New...

Summer 2026 Examinations

CABARET THE MUSICAL. London. Y9-13. Weds 15th April 2026- Only a few places left

Print Exhibition at Wingfield Barns

Results

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

Teacher of Business Studies & Economics

Teacher of Art & Photography (Part time)

Hartismere Staff Sketchbook Club Exhibition

Discover...

Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options A Level CS Whiplash Transport Documentary District 9 Working A2 Attack The Block Sketchbook Literature Mocks LMC Mrs Davy Photography By The Sea Videos

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