ICT & Computing
Head of Department – Mr Dell
KS3 - ICT and Computer Science
In KS3 computer science and ICT the curriculum covers theory and practical elements in 6 different strands:
- Programming
- Product Development
- Digital Literacy
- Logical Thinking
- E-Safety
- Computer Science theory
Year 7
Term 1
- How a computer Works
- Programming with Scratch
Term 2
- Searching and Sorting Algorithms
- E-Safety
Term 3
- Environmental impact of ICT
- Programming with the BBC Micro:bit
Year 8
Term 1
- How computers work Part 2
- Databases
Term 2
- Logic Gates, Truth Tables and Logic expressions
- HTML and web development
Term 3
- Programming with Python
- Developing programs for the BBC Micro:bit
Year 9
Term 1
- Programming with Python
- Image development and manipulation
Term 2
- How computers work Part 3
- Ethical and cultural considerations in ICT
Term 3
- App development
KS4 - Computer Science
OCR Cambridge Nationals Creative iMedia Level 1/2 Certificate
Additional information of use to students/parents during study
OCR Cambridge Nationals Creative iMedia Level 1/2 Certificate consists of 3 pieces of coursework and a final exam. Students develop their digital media editing skills to produce images, movies and other media related digital content.
Revision packs will be given to students when starting the course in year 10.
Other revision websites:
KS5 - ICT
BTEC Nationals Information Technology Extended Certificate
- Exam board: Pearson
- Exam board subject website
- Link to past papers
Additional information of use to students/parents during study:
In year one you will study two units and achieve the certificate qualification. This includes one internally assessed coursework piece (Unit 3: Social Media in Business) and one practical external assessment (Unit 1: Information Technology Systems) taken in year 13. In year two you will complete one course piece (Unit 6: Website Development) and one external examination (Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information).
KS5 - Computer Science
OCR A Level Computer Science
- Exam board: OCR
- Exam board subject website
- Link to past papers
Additional information of use to students/parents during study
Students may find the following website useful (free subscription needed):
School have purchased a subscription to:
- http://www.teach-ict.com/ - See your teacher for student login details.
Useful Resource (some elements are free):
Students also have access to the Course text book for the duration of the course (to be returned after the final exam in Year 13).
Python Resources: