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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 7

Year 8

Design & Technology Trips

Sixth Form

Year 9

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 10

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

See also...

The Parent Perspective - Careers Podcast

Careers Information for Pupils

C# Cook Books

Creative iMedia

Toyota Virtual Plant Tour

Careers & Futures Programme Feedback - Parents

1.6 Systems Security Flashcards | Quizlet

RSHE (Relationships, Sex and Health Education)

unifrog

Personal Development

Explore...

The Lost Boys opening

On your exam day

Attack the Block revision 2

The Wave - FULL REVISION

Learnit Physics Unit 7: Magnets

Invigilators

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

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

The Wave revision activity

Examination Arrangements: Summer 2026

New...

Vacancies

Hartismere Technical Theatre

In the news: PHP Vulnerability

December 2026 Mock Examinations

Parents Evening :: Year 10

SENDCo

Autumn Term 2 Sports Clubs

Parents Evening :: Year 12

Discover...

Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options C# Cook Book Business Studies GCSE CS ZEN ICT Hartismere Sport Mocks Dracula Vulnerability GCSE Computing Biology College Community Revision Calendar

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