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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

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 9

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 10

Year 7

Design & Technology Trips

Year 8

See also...

I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme

Taking A Level Computer Science

Careers Information for Parents

C# Cook Books

Careers in Physics

Careers in Biology

Mathematics

House Weeks

CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance)

Science podcast

Explore...

CPU Fetch-Decode-Execute Animation

Examination resits

Change of Head of Year 9

The Wave: summary

Dracula, 1931 - Don't look in the mirror

What happens to your examination script?

Artificial intelligence and assessments

Examination Rules, Guidance and Support

Examinations

The Wave - Wenger

New...

Term dates

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

E-Safety

Waveney Valley Transport

Invigilators

Stranger Things, The First Shadow. The Phoenix Theatre, Friday 11th September.

June 2026 Year 12 Mocks

Summer 2026 Examinations

Discover...

Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Drama Shakespeare Leadership Computer Science Year 11 C# Job Adverts Mocks CIEAG Recipes SMSC Vertigo Python SCI Revision GCSE Computing Film Studies

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