Computing & IT

Why study Computer Science?

The most important aspect of computer science is problem solving, an essential skill for life. Students study aspects of Computer Science and IT where they will design, develop and analyse software and hardware used to solve problems in a range of contexts. They will also learn how to stay safe online, which is a very important element of emerging technologies.

Computing KS3

Learning Cycle 1

Learning Cycle 2

Learning Cycle 3

Year 7

1-Using Computers Safely, effectively and responsibly

2-Understanding Computers

3-Scratch

4-Office Skills

5-Database

6-Control Systems in Flowol

Year 8

1-Hardware

2-Communications and Networks

3-IT/Web Creation

4-Python Programming (basics)

5-Microbits

6-Scratch

Year 9

1-Computer Crime and Cyber Security

2-Data and Data Representation

3-Graphics

4-Python Programming (next steps)

5-Animation

6- IT Project

Computing KS4

Computer Science (9-1) – J277

https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/computer-science-j277-from-2020/

Learning Cycle 1

Learning Cycle 2

Learning Cycle 3

Year 10

Unit 1.2 Memory and Storage

Unit 2.1 Algorithms

Unit 2.2 Programming Fundamentals

Unit 2.4 Boolean Logic

Unit 2.2 Programming Fundamentals

Practical Programming Skills

Unit 1.1 Systems Architecture

Unit 1.2 Memory and Storage

Unit 1.3 Computer networks, connections and protocols

Practical Programming Skills

Year 11

Unit 1.4 Network Security

Unit 1.5 Systems Software

Unit 1.6 Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impacts of digital technology

Unit 2.3 Producing robust programs

Unit 2.5 Programming languages and Integrated Development Environments

Practical Programming Skills Revision

Unit 2.1 Algorithms

Searching and Sorting Practical Programming Skills

Mock Exams + Theory Revision

Cambridge Nationals Creative iMedia Level 1/2 – J807, J817

https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals/creative-imedia-level-1-2-award-certificate-j807-j817/

	September - December	January - July
Year 10	R082 (Mandatory coursework: Digital Graphics)	R087 (Coursework: Interactive Multimedia Products)
Year 11	R081 (Mandatory External Exam: Pre-Production Documents) (Exam Jan and June)	R085 (Coursework: Creating a multipage website)