ICT and Computing

Curriculum Intent

Our curriculum aims to create practitioners who are problem-solvers and digitally literate. We focus on developing the ability to understand various technologies and confidently perform tasks in digital environments. Our goal is to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of the progressive and ever-changing Information Age.

Additionally, our intent is to ensure that our Computing curriculum covers three key strands: Computer Science, Information Technology, and Digital Literacy. Students are taught how to use various software features effectively and how computer systems work.

To expedite our curriculum objectives, we focus on technical areas including networking and cybersecurity, software development, web development, database systems, data manipulation using spreadsheets, augmented reality, and the Internet of Everything (IoE).

The KS3 curriculum covers various aspects of the pillars of Computing, which include Computer Science, Information Technology, and Digital Literacy.

At KS4, our curriculum includes both GCSE Computer Science and the vocational Level 1/Level 2 Cambridge National in IT. The Computer Science curriculum inspires students to understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, decomposition, logic, and algorithms. The Level 2 vocational course provides a solid foundation for students who wish to progress to further related studies, such as vocational qualifications in Information Technology, A Levels, T Levels, and apprenticeships.

The KS5 curriculum covers a wide range of units. Students complete practical and project-based opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in various areas of Information Technology and Computer Science.