CURRICULUM

Computing

Computing Curriculum Intent

Computing enables students to become digital citizens. They develop the knowledge and skills needed to successfully use emerging technologies to participate fully in modern society. 

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KEY STRANDS

Communication

Through out the curriculum students constantly consider what is the best way to communicate the data/information they are handling. They need to ensure they are always using the best method for the audience and purpose of the project being completed.

Students will process given data, model it to be able to inform decision making. Transform data into a useable format. Process the data into a report. This will enable students to apply their analytic and problem-solving skills.

Data Analysis

Data Representation

Students will understand simple Boolean logic [for example, AND, OR and NOT] and some of its uses in circuits and programming; understand how numbers can be represented in binary, and be able to carry out simple operations on binary numbers [for example, binary addition, and conversion between binary and decimal].
Students will create, reuse, revise and repurpose digital content for a given audience, with attention to trustworthiness, design and usability.

Design

Logical thinking

Students will understand several key algorithms that reflect computational thinking [for example, ones for sorting and searching]; use logical reasoning to compare the utility of alternative algorithms for the same problem.
Students will use 2 or more programming languages, at least one of which is textual, to solve a variety of computational problems; make appropriate use of data structures [for example, lists, tables or arrays]; design and develop modular programs that use procedures or functions.

Students will understand several key algorithms that reflect computational thinking [for example, ones for sorting and searching]; use logical reasoning to compare the utility of alternative algorithms for the same problem.

Students will use 2 or more programming languages, at least one of which is textual, to solve a variety of computational problems; make appropriate use of data structures [for example, lists, tables or arrays]; design and develop modular programs that use procedures or functions.

Security

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College Calendar

  • INSET day- Friday 14th February 2025
  • Y10 Parents Evening – Tuesday 25th February 2025
  • Y7 Parents Evening – Tuesday 29th April 2025
  • INSET day – Friday 27th June 2025
  • INSET day – Monday 21st July 2025
  • INSET day – Tuesday 22nd Juy 2025