At Key stage 3 the Computing curriculum comprises of Computer Science, Digital Literacy and Online Safety. At Key Stage 4 we offer GCSE Computer Science and Cambridge Nationals in Creative iMedia.
We aim to prepare our pupils for their future by allowing them to gain knowledge and develop skills that will equip them for an ever-changing digital world. The curriculum enables pupils to use technology effectively, safely and responsibly. It provides challenges and new experiences in computing, digital literacy, and digital media. It embeds the principles of problem solving and computational thinking, which prepares pupils to solve the problems of tomorrow.
Below you will find several documents that allow you to learn more about our curriculum:
Our 5-year plan outlines the coherently planned and sequenced learning journey our pupils will undertake. Pupils will build upon what has been learnt at Key Stage 2 and experience new topics and concepts in their dedicated Computing lessons.
Alongside an emphasis on Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary within the curriculum, our reading document shows how reading is embedded throughout our curriculum in a planned way.
Our assessment document shares how our assessments have been designed to assess composite knowledge (the big picture) and thus provide the greatest opportunity to use teacher feedback to address pupils' gaps in key component understanding, address misconceptions and reteach where necessary. All of these lead to improvement in learning.
In addition, Catholic Social Teaching flows throughout our curriculum, and is given special focus each half term in the form of a departmental agreed activity.
Finally, look within our school’s Personal Development Overview document for examples of how our subject contributes towards our pupils’ holistic formation.
Computer Science Documents
Personal Development Programme
Staff/Context
Mrs J Bond Curriculum Leader
Mr K Alpin