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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...

Design & Technology Trips

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 9

Sixth Form

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 7

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 10

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Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Medicine, Health & Social Care

Year 12 revision

Explore...

The Wave: Cinema's most terrifying lesson

Vertigo Film Score Analysis

Documentary: making of Do the Right Thing

What happens to your examination script?

District 9 revision

Attack the Block revision

Examination Rules, Guidance and Support

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

Candidate Information - Non-examination assessments

Sixth Form Course Information

New...

January 2026 Examinations

Completing the Award

Hartismere Family :: Policy Documents

Pupil Premium Strategy Statement

Summer 2026 Examinations

Parents Evening :: Year 13

Local Governing Body Information

Examinations

Discover...

Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Parent Information Theory Year 13 Algorithms College Aspen Russell Health and Social Care Do The Right Thing SCI Revision Test Timeline Videos Assessment Coursework Design Technology YOUNG

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