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Computing

We offer a curriculum that will help to shape analytical learners that can apply logic and problem-solving skills to maximise their potential across their learning and in future careers. 

Creativity and engagement is paramount. Students look forward to their lessons with staff who are enthusiastic and passionate about Computing and IT. We offer qualifications that are accessible and engaging for all.

Students are equipped with the skills that will help them to achieve what they want out of life, and ignite an interest in technology and innovation.

Curriculum

Year 7

The skills and principles of Digital Literacy are embedded into the Geography curriculum in Year 7 on behalf of the Computing and IT department.

Year 8

  • Computer Hardware (making a paper computer)
  • Introduction to coding using Kodu
  • Programming concepts using Scratch
  • Control and Sequencing with Flowol
  • First Steps in Small Basic

Year 9

Core
  • Logo design
  • Digital graphics
  • InPlanning and creating a video in Canva
  • Interactive Media - creating a website
  • Digital Media Project - “My Chosen Career”
Creative Computing Option
  • Computer systems
  • Advanced programming in Scratch 
  • Methods of algorithm design
  • Programming in Python
  • Computational thinking
  • Python-controlled bit-bot robots and microbit-controlled electronics 

Year 10

iMedia
  • Creating digital graphics
  • Creating a digital interactive multimedia product
Computer Science
  • Systems architecture, memory and storage
  • Data representation
  • Systems software and security
  • Algorithms
  • Programming Python skills

Year 11

iMedia
  • Creating digital graphics
  • Creating a digital interactive multimedia product
Computer Science
  • Systems architecture, memory and storage
  • Data representation
  • Systems software and security
  • Algorithms
  • Programming Python skills

Assessment

OCR L2/L1 iMedia

  • 2 coursework units
  • 1 written exam

GCSE Computing

  • 2 written exams at the end of Year 11

Further Education and Careers

Courses you could study at university include:

  • Building and Surveying
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Design
  • Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Careers which require a Computing qualification include:

  • Application Analyst
  • Applications Developer
  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Database Administrator
  • Forensic Computer Analyst
  • IT Consultant
  • Software Engineer
  • Systems Analyst
  • UX Designer
  • Web Designer
  • Web Developer

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