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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

Year 9

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 8

Year 10

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Design & Technology Trips

Sixth Form

See also...

Business and Media

Sport and PE

Toyota Virtual Plant Tour

Essential programming skills to learn

Design and Technology

Pastoral Programme

Technology and Food Studies

GCSE Past papers and mark schemes

Humanities

Our curriculum

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Candidate Information - Non-examination assessments

The Lost Boys Revision

Hartismere Art & Photography Exhibition 2025

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

Sixth Form Course Information

Candidate Information - Written exams

Examination Result Queries

The Wave - authoritarianism

Using social media and examinations/assessments

Artificial intelligence and assessments

New...

Print Exhibition at Wingfield Barns

Results

Summer 2026 Examinations

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

Teacher of Art & Photography (Part time)

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

School Policies

Examination Arrangements: Summer 2026

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Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Learning Notices History Programme Of Study Food Extra-Curricular College Film Studies Documentary Computer Science BFI Farrand On Film Artists Miss Baker Year 7 Art

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