Curriculum
Computing & IT
The computing curriculum teaches pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to solve problems. They will learn the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work and how to create programs and systems of their own. As a result, our pupils will become responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology.
Curriculum Overview
Year 7 | Year 8 |
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KS4 Option Choice: OCR GCSE Computer Science
Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 |
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Computer systems
Computational thinking, algorithms and programming
Programming project
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This qualification is completed in Year 10. |
KS4 Option Choice: OCR Cambridge National Certificate in Creative iMedia
Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 |
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Pupils will study two compulsory units:
Pupils will then select a further two optional units from the following list:
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This qualification is completed in Year 10. |
Assessment
Internal assessments take place every half-term.
KS4 Exam Board Specification:
Enrichment Offer
The Department offers subject-specific enrichment clubs and pupils are able to use the Academy’s state-of-the-art IT facilities at both lunchtime and after school. Pupils are able to take part in school-wide competitions, as well as representing the Academy in local and national competitions designed to increase their engagement and enhance their subject knowledge. Intervention sessions to consolidate prior learning and ensure maximum progress are at the heart of our delivery model.