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.
Computing KS3
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Y7
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Y8
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Y9
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1 - Using Computers Safely, Effectively, Responsibly (UCSER)
5 lessons + 1 Assessment + 1 Re-teach
DL 9a/b
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1 - Hardware / Software
5 lessons + 1 Assessment + 1 Re-teach
CS 5/6a
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1 - Computer Crime & Cyber Security (CCCS)
5 lessons + 1 Assessment + 1 Re-teach
DL 9a/9b
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2 - Understanding Computers
5 lessons + 1 Assessment + 1 Re-teach
CS 4b/5/6a/6b
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2 - Computational Thinking / Logic Gates
2 lessons + 1 Assessment + 1 Re-teach
CS 4a/4b/6a
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2 - Data / Data Representation
5 lessons + 1 Assessment + 1 Re-teach
CS 4b/6a/6b
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3 - Office Skills
5 lessons + 1 Assessment + 1 Re-teach
CS 3b; IT 8
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3 - Communications & Networks
5 lessons + assessment + XMAS
CS 5; DL 9a/9b
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ONE-OFF: Communications & Networks Advanced
2 lessons
CS5
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4 - Flowol
5 lessons + 1 Assessment + 1 Re-teach
CS 1/2a/2b/3a/3c/4a/5
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4 - Introduction to Python
5 lessons + 1 Assessment + 1 Re-teach
CS 1/2a/2b/3a/3b/3c
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3 - Python
5 lessons + 1 Assessment + 1 Re-teach
CS 1/2a/2b/3a/3b/3c/4a
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5 - Sound Manipulation
4 lessons + 1 Assessment + 1 Re-teach
CS 4b/5/6b; IT 8
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5 - Digital Artefacts (Graphics)
CS 6b; IT 8
6 - AI
5 lessons + 1 Assessment + 1 Re-teach
CS 5; DL 9a
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4 - Graphics
IT 7/8; DL 9a
5 - Animation
IT 7/8
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Computing KS4
Computer Science (9-1) – J277
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/computer-science-j277-from-2020/
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Learning Cycle 1
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Learning Cycle 2
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Learning Cycle 3
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Year 10
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Unit 1.2 Memory and Storage
Unit 2.1 Algorithms
Unit 2.2 Programming Fundamentals
Unit 2.4 Boolean Logic
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Unit 2.2 Programming Fundamentals
Practical Programming Skills
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Unit 1.1 Systems Architecture
Unit 1.2 Memory and Storage
Unit 1.3 Computer networks, connections and protocols
Practical Programming Skills
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Year 11
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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
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Practical Programming Skills Revision
Unit 2.1 Algorithms
Searching and Sorting Practical Programming Skills
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Mock Exams + Theory Revision
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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/
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September - December
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January - July
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Year 10
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R082 (Mandatory coursework: Digital Graphics)
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R087 (Coursework: Interactive Multimedia Products)
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Year 11
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R081 (Mandatory External Exam: Pre-Production Documents) (Exam Jan and June)
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R085 (Coursework: Creating a multipage website)
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