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Head of Faculty

Subject Leader

Vision

To give pupils a broad education that ignites creativity and equips them with the knowledge and skills to understand and change the world.

Disciplinary Concepts

Computational thinking
A body of knowledge
A set of techniques and methods
A way of thinking and working
Longevity
Independence from specific technologies

Big Questions

What is computer Science and why do we need it?
How do you implement computational thinking to solve problem?
Why learn programming?
How to use technology responsibly and ethically
How does computer science supports every other field i.e. Medicine, Farming etc. ?

Curriculum Content

KS3

Year 7

Using computer safely, effectively and responsibly
Introduction to Algorithm and Programming
Programming with Python
Understanding Computers
Graphics
Introduction to HTML

Year 8

Algorithm and Programming with Python / Scratch
Programming with Python / Data Modelling with Spreadsheets
App Development
Creative Media
Cyber Security
Web Development

Year 9

Programming with Python / Web Development with Dreamweaver
Programming with Python / Web Development with Dreamweaver
Creative Media / Graphics / Video Production
Creative Media / Graphics / Video Production
App Development
Cyber Security

KS4

At KS4 we offer OCR GCSE Computer Science. The course is examined by two exams at the end of Year 11. There are 2 elements to the course: Computer Systems and Computational thinking, algorithms and programming. The content for these are taught as follows:

Year 10

Introduction to Computer Science
System Architecture
Memory
Storage
Wired and Wireless Network
Network topologies, protocols and layers
Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental concerns
Algorithms
Programming techniques
Translators and facilities of languages
Data representation
Programming

Year 11

System Security
Systems Software
Producing robust programs
Computational logic
Programming techniques
Data Representation
Programming