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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...

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Design & Technology Trips

Year 10

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 9

Year 7

Sixth Form

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

See also...

C# Cook Book // Quiz (Console)

Creative iMedia

How robots are taking over warehouse work

Computer Science Homework (years 7, 8 and 9)

Creative iMedia - Grades

Food Studies

Science podcast

Sorting Visualiser

50 Things to Learn for Creative iMedia

Programming software

Explore...

Invigilators

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

GCSE CS: 1.5 Networks - TCP/IP Layers and Protocols

Examination Result Queries

The Lost Boys opening

District 9 revision

Dracula, 1931 - Don't look in the mirror

The Wave revision activity

Examinations

Examination Rules, Guidance and Support

New...

Teacher of English - full or part time

Student Support Manager (maternity cover)

Second in department of English

Stories We Tell - 5 frames analysis

Teacher of film studies and/or English

Lead Practitioner in English (established or aspiring)

Teacher of English with responsibility of key stage 3

November 2026 Examinations

Discover...

Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options GCE ICT Girls Results Horror Careers Cinema Knowledge Booklets A Level Physics Artists English Literature Staff Information Test Year 8 C# Practice Mrs Davy

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