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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

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

Year 9

Design & Technology Trips

Year 10

Year 8

Sixth Form

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 7

See also...

Creative iMedia

Binary addition 1

Useful Websites

Careers Fair - 14 March 2024

Week beginning 12 Feb 2024: 'Life Lessons'

Mathematics

Ports & Logistics

How robots are taking over warehouse work

Essential programming skills to learn

50 Things to Learn for Creative iMedia

Explore...

Vertigo Film Score Analysis

The Lost Boys Revision

Attack the Block revision 1

Year 9 Options process for 2025

What happens to your examination script?

The Wave: Tim becomes Wenger's bodyguard (clip 6 of 9)

Documentary: making of Do the Right Thing

Key Stage 4 and 5 Performance Tables

Learnit Physics Unit 7: Magnets

CPU Fetch-Decode-Execute Animation

New...

December Mock Examinations

Parents Evening :: Year 10

Hartismere School & Sixth Form College

Students

January 2026 Examinations

48 Hour Scares

E-Safety

Teacher of English - (Maternity cover - Possible TLR available)

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Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options History Teacher A2 Biology Vertigo Nutrition Biology Sociology A2 Dance Test Notices Film Studies Charity Year 9 Learnit 48 Hour Scare

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