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Computing

Computing is the engine that powers modern thinking.

A place to inspire you to: think logically; solve real problems; create with confidence; understand the digital world; work collaboratively; persevere through challenge; and shape the future—not just use it.

Computing equips students with the skills to understand, use, and shape the digital world. Through computer science, information technology, and digital literacy, students learn how digital systems work, how to solve problems through programming, and how to create digital content confidently and responsibly. With strong links to mathematics, science, and design and technology, Computing develops logical thinking, creativity, and essential skills for future study, work, and life in an increasingly digital society’. Adapted from National Curriculum, DfE, 2014.

We will endeavour to engage and excite you in developing a lifelong curiosity for Computing and digital learning. We will equip you with rich, progressive knowledge and mastery skills across computer science, ICT, and the effective use of software. You will learn to think logically, use abstraction and algorithms, and apply data and programming to solve real problems. You will design, create, and evaluate digital programs, systems, and content using a range of software and emerging technologies. You will develop the confidence to analyse problems, reflect critically on your work and the work of others, and become a responsible, creative, and competent user of technology in an ever-changing digital society.

Key Stage 3 Curriculum

Year Autumn Spring Summer
7

Introduction to Computing

Clear Messaging in Digital Media

Spreadsheets

Binary and Control

Scratch Programming
8

Research (primary/secondary), reliability of the internet, data analysis, presenting information.

Introduction to Computer Systems

Interactive Button Quiz

Computer Crime and Cyber Security

Introduction to Python Programming
9

Digital Literacy

Python Programming

Data Science

Developing for the Web

User Interfaces

Key Stage 4 Curriculum

(OCR GCSE Computer Science, BTEC Digital Information Technology)

Year Autumn Spring Summer
10 (Computer Science)

System Architecture

Memory Storage

Algorithms

Practical Programming

Programming Fundamentals

Computer Networks and Protocols 

Practical Programming

Logic and Languages

Practical Programming

11 (Computer Science)

Network Security and Systems Software

Impacts of Digital Technology

Practical Programming

Practical Programming and examination preparation
10 (BTEC Digital Information Technology) Component 1: User Interface Design Component 2: Data Collection and Impact Component 3: Effective Digital Working Practices
11 (BTEC Digital Information Technology) Component 3: Effective Digital Working Practices