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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

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 7

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Design & Technology Trips

Year 8

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Sixth Form

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

See also...

2025 Exam Preparation

A Level Computer Science

Revision for computer science

Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Binary addition 1

Key Stage 4 Practical lessons

Learnit BIOLOGY

Design and Technology

Useful Websites

Sport and PE

Explore...

The Wave: the first autocracy lesson, part 1 (clip 2 of 9)

Learnit Physics Unit 7: Magnets

Sixth Form Information Evening

Secrets of Cinema - Horror

The Wave - authoritarianism

Documentary: making of Do the Right Thing

Examination Certificates

Candidate Information - Non-examination assessments

Key Dates: Summer 2025

Careerometer

New...

Teacher of Health & Social Care

Subject Lead - Health & Social Care

Our curriculum

Parents Evening :: Year 8

School Policies

Admissions and Application Forms :: Main School and Sixth Form

Useful Careers Websites

Teacher of Sociology

Discover...

Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Week Art Computer Science Context Parent Information SCI Revision Highereducation GCE Information Biology Design Ingredients ABU Sound Clubs And Activities Test

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