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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

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 7

Sixth Form

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

Year 10

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 8

Year 9

See also...

Energy

Revision for computer science

Sport and PE

A Level CS: Algorithm Assembly Instructions

Hartismere 200

Binary addition 1

Pastoral Programme

CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance)

I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme

Business and Media

Explore...

Correspondence from the Exams Office

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

Attack the Block revision 2

The Wave: Cinema's most terrifying lesson

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

Candidate Information - Non-examination assessments

Sixth Form Curriculum and Programme of Study

Examination Result Queries

Film: camera shots examples

Documentary: making of Do the Right Thing

New...

Science Technician

Lead Science Technician

Summer 2026 Examinations

Friends of Hartismere - Car Boot Sale

Parent & Carer Perception Survey

IT, COMMUNICATIONS AND AUDIOVISUAL TECHNICIAN

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

The Wave - FULL REVISION

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Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Technology Vacancies English Literature Spanish Year 8 Revision Sound Careersfair Cinema Sharp Minds YOUNG Sports Clubs Mocks Website Food Parent Information

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