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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...

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Sixth Form

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 9

Year 8

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Design & Technology Trips

Year 7

Year 10

See also...

GCSE Computer Science

Computer Science

Tutor Time (Life Lessons)

Year 12 revision

Science podcast

GCSE Past papers and mark schemes

Service & Leadership

Careers Information for Pupils

Essential programming skills to learn

Toyota Virtual Plant Tour

Explore...

Whiplash Final Scene - Andrew Neyman's Performance

The Wave - FULL REVISION

The Wave summary

Stay Creative. Choose Creativity.

Key Stage 4 and 5 Performance Tables

Do the Right Thing Scene Analysis

Enrichment Opportunities 2025-26

Farrand on Film: GCSE Film Studies, Component 1: US Films

The Wave - authoritarianism

Hartismere Bursary Criteria

New...

Increase in Fees for Instrumental/Vocal lessons from September 2026

Hartismere Family :: Policy Documents

Hartismere Family Data Protection Policy and Privacy Notice

June 2026 Year 12 Mocks

Print Exhibition at Wingfield Barns

Hartismere School & Sixth Form College

Summer 2026 Examinations

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

Discover...

Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options March Year 9 Tasks Year 7 Ingredients Personal Development Print Students Art Work Learnit Homework Art Exhibition Technology Literature C# Recipes Prospectus Biology GCSE CS

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