We focus on delivering a balanced KS3 curriculum to all our students. The main aim is to give students the necessary ICT skills which will prepare them for a life in a digital world. As new technologies emerge we also continue to develop our KS3 curriculum.
We focus on delivering a balanced KS3 curriculum to all our students. The main aim is to give students the necessary ICT skills which will prepare them for a life in a digital world. As new technologies emerge we also continue to develop our KS3 curriculum.
All KS3 students have one ICT lesson per week. Lessons include elements from all 3 strands (IT, Computing and Digital Literacy) which provides a foundation for KS4.Our lessons include elements from all 3 strands (IT, Computing and Digital Literacy) which provides a foundation for KS4. Our aim is to make our students creative and independent learners. Y7 Follow the the new AET aligned Computing curriculum which are:
Introduction to Google, Staying Safe Online and Security
Publishing with Canva
Spreadsheets and Data
Understanding Computers and Binary
Algorithmic thinking, Flowcharts and Block Code
Some of the topics within our Y8 curriculum include:
Website design and development
Computer Crime and Cyber Security
Python Programming
Creating and Editing Digital Videos
In Y9 students complete a bridging year completing units and projects in preparation to study the Creative Imedia course. Some of these topics include:
Preproduction documents
Creating and Editing Digital Graphics
Multimedia products