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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 7

Sixth Form

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 9

Design & Technology Trips

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 8

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 10

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

See also...

Computer Science

50 Things to Learn for Creative iMedia

Business and Media

Our curriculum

A Level CS: Algorithm Assembly Instructions

Creative and Performing Arts

Design and Technology

Taking A Level Computer Science

Binary addition 1

National SMSC Quality Mark - Gold

Explore...

The Lost Boys - the vampires attack

WAR HORSE, Norwich Theatre Royal, Thursday 6th November 2025 Places available

Correspondence from the Exams Office

Do the Right Thing Scene Analysis

Candidate Information - Non-examination assessments

The Misleading Ending of Whiplash

Dracula Revision

Learnit Physics Unit 7: Magnets

CPU Fetch-Decode-Execute Animation

On your exam day

New...

DofE Kit List

CABARET THE MUSICAL. Playhouse Theatre, London. Y9-13. Wednesday 15th April 2026

theoutdoorscompany Kit Order form

The Wave revision activity

The Wave - Wenger

Summer 2026 Examinations

The Wave summary

Parents Evening :: Year 13

Discover...

Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Uniform Mathematics Attack The Block Sociology Revision GCSE Computing Clubs And Activities Old Hollywood Context Community Careers Algorithms Week Evening Python AS

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