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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

Tinkercad | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 8

Design & Technology Trips

Year 7

Year 9

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

See also...

I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme

Learnit BIOLOGY

Science & Innovation

A Level CS: Algorithm Assembly Instructions

Coding Challenges for GCSE and A Level Computer Science

Student resources

Careers Fair - 14 March 2024

Social Sciences

Creative iMedia

Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Explore...

Attack the Block revision

The Wave - authoritarianism

The Lost Boys Revision

Vertigo Film Score Analysis

Dracula, 1931 - Don't look in the mirror

Python Cheat Sheet

What happens to your examination script?

Attack the Block revision 1

Woyzeck. Performance and workshop. 4 October 2024. Tickets available

Examinations

New...

December Mock Examinations

January 2026 Examinations

Our curriculum

Pan's Labyrinth Analysis

Local Governing Body Information

Photography Competition

Parents Evening :: Year 12

Chicago marketing & front of house team

Discover...

Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Ingredients Python Art Personal Development Psychology Alamanc YOUNG mock Cooking Productions Feedback Computer Science Languages Spanish iMedia Technology

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