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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...

Sixth Form

Year 9

Year 8

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Design & Technology Trips

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 10

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

See also...

Languages

Design and Technology

50 Things to Learn for Creative iMedia

A Level Computer Science

Business and Media

How robots are taking over warehouse work

Careers Information for Parents

Our curriculum

Revision for computer science

Careers in English

Explore...

The Wave: Cinema's most terrifying lesson

'Dracula' Theatre trip. GCSE and A level Drama. 26th Sept. 4 Spaces available

The Power of Music in Film

Day of physics at Warwick University

Film Editing: techniques and examples

Artificial intelligence and assessments

Sixth Form Curriculum and Programme of Study

Bring the Drama Festival

Sixth Form Course Information

The Lost Boys Revision

New...

ORWELL HOUSE BAKE SALE 2025

Duke of Edinburgh Portal

Bronze DofE Trip to Thorpe Woodlands

Parents Evening :: Year 13

BACK TO THE FUTURE, the musical. Thursday 5th June 2025. Years 7 to 10.

11E Charity Karaoke-cake sale. Friday 31st January

Health & Fitness Apps: A Guide for Parents

Examination Certificates

Discover...

Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Editing Uniform Science CPU Miss Baker Sound Engineering Job Adverts Year 8 A2 Cake Sale Year 11 Screenplay Do The Right Thing Programme Of Study Design George Orwell

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