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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 8

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 9

Year 10

Year 7

Sixth Form

Design & Technology Trips

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

See also...

Binary addition 1

Design and Technology

Useful Websites

GCSE Past papers and mark schemes

Useful Websites

Apprenticeships, Further Education, Higher Education

Coding Challenges for GCSE and A Level Computer Science

Learnit BIOLOGY

Humanities

Binary addition 2

Explore...

Sixth Form Course Information

Hartismere Bursary Criteria

Using social media and examinations/assessments

Science podcast

The Wave - FULL REVISION

Enrichment Opportunities 2025-26

Examination Rules, Guidance and Support

The Wave: the first autocracy lesson, part 1 (clip 2 of 9)

Results

Dracula podcast

New...

Summer 2026 Examinations

Change of Head of Year 9

Impact Evaluation of LAMDA Exams in Schools

Hartismere Family :: Policy Documents

June 2026 Year 12 Mocks

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

Open afternoons

LAMDA Performance and public speaking exams 2026-2027

Discover...

Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options English Food Afternoon A Levels Acting Uniform Sixth Form Design SCI Revision Assessment College Shakespeare Religious Notices Year 12 200

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