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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

Year 10

Year 7

Year 9

Year 8

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Sixth Form

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Design & Technology Trips

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

See also...

CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance)

Technology and Food Studies

Charities

Business and Media

Medicine, Health & Social Care

C# Cook Books

A Level Computer Science

Our curriculum

Useful Websites

Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

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Dracula, 1931 - Don't look in the mirror

Do the Right Thing Scene Analysis

Examination retakes

Sixth Form Information Evening

WAR HORSE, Norwich Theatre Royal, Thursday 6th November 2025 Places available

Film: camera shots examples

Examination Result Queries

The Wave - authoritarianism

Get involved in the Hartismere: 'Focus Your Fitness February Challenge!

How to analyse sound in films

New...

11S_Ch1 Life Cycle Assessments

10S2 Moles

11S_Ch1 Potable and Waste Water

Examination Arrangements: Summer 2026

Summer 2026 Examinations

March 2026 Year 11 Mocks

8yS/Sc4

Parents Evening :: Year 7

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Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Careersfair Cinematography Student Information A2 YouTube Week Year 12 After School Clubs Music Food History Algorithms Assessment Dracula Sound Mr Trudgill

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