Computer Science and IT

Why study Computer Science and IT?

Studying Computer Science will prepare and equip students’ skills for life. The aim is to educate students to be responsible young citizen, be independent learners and leaders. The most important aspect of Computer Science is problem solving, an essential skill they will need to have, as studying this course is a catalyst and a resource for shaping the future.

Programme of Study

KS3
Year 7

E-Safety
Computer skills
Spreadsheets
Scratch and computational thinking
Video

Year 8

Understanding Computers
Data representation
Block based Python
HTML web design

Year 9 Core

Modern Technologies
Cyber Security
Programming Principles in Python
Spreadsheets
Planning tools
Interactive multimedia

Year 9 Computing

Computational thinking
Data representation
Modern Technologies
Programming
Computer systems and logic gates

KS4 BTEC DIT

Component One: Exploring User Interface Design Principles and Project Planning Techniques
Component Two: Collecting, Presenting and Interpreting Data
Component Three: Effective Digital Working Practices