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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 10

Year 7

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

Sixth Form

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 8

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Design & Technology Trips

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

See also...

Service & Leadership

Technology and Food Studies

Binary addition 2

Taking A Level Computer Science

A Level Computer Science

Labour Market Information (LMI)

50 Things to Learn for Creative iMedia

Binary addition 1

House Weeks

Careers Information for Pupils

Explore...

Examinations

The Lost Boys - the vampires attack

Sixth Form Curriculum and Programme of Study

Sixth Form Course Information

Dracula Revision

Twelfth Night

On your exam day

Do the Right Thing Scene Analysis

The Wave: Autocracy clip part 2 (clip 3 of 9)

A levels: pre-reading and research materials

New...

Artist in Residence for 2026

Young Performers Theatre Workshops - For 12-18's

Head of Department Psychology & Sociology

Our curriculum

Parents Evening :: Year 9

Meshes of the Afternoon - Maya Deren (1943)

Summer 2026 Examinations

March 2026 Year 11 Mocks

Discover...

Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Guidance Python Parent Nutrition ZEN Physical Education C# Cook Book Hartismere Test SMSC Algorithms Learning Do The Right Thing Theory Artists After School Clubs

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