Key stage 4

Key stage 4

All pupils must have the opportunity to study aspects of information technology and computer science at sufficient depth to allow them to progress to higher levels of study or to a professional career.

All pupils should be taught to:

• develop their capability, creativity and knowledge in computer science, digital media and information technology

• develop and apply their analytic, problem-solving, design, and computational thinking skills

• understand how changes in technology affect safety, including new ways to protect their online privacy and identity, and how to report a range of concerns.