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Computing

The aim of the Computer Science department is to equip students with an insight into the world of Computing, IT and Business. The curriculum is divided between Computing and IT strands which support the understanding of key concepts which can be built upon at KS4.

The curriculum focuses on topics which are interesting and relevant to the students’ own experiences wherever possible, providing them with opportunities to develop their skills and, through business-like scenarios, gain a greater awareness of how the subject relates to the world around them. Students are also able to access software applications that are commonly found in the workplace which provide a solid foundation for further study and future employment.

The curriculum is effectively spiralised to ensure that students can build on prior knowledge and have opportunities to strengthen, deepen and apply more advanced skills and techniques successfully.

The department offers a variety of enrichment opportunities which includes visits from industry experts and visits to higher education establishments, along with a range of extra-curricular clubs, including national competitions.


Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Curriculum Overview
Computing
KS4 Qualification GCSE: AQA Computer Science 8525
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11

 

Autumn

  • Online Safety and Collaborating online 

  • Graphics 

  • Under the Hood 

  • Networking 

  • Modelling Data: Minecraft 

  • Cybersecurity  

  • Binary  

  • Computer Systems 

  • Modelling Data 

  • Algorithms 

  • Programming 

  • Network theory 

  • Programming Python 

 

Spring

  • Extreme Sports 

  • Website design software 

  • App Development 

  • Learning programming language software Python Project 

  • Learning programming language: Python 

  • AI 

  • Data representation 

  • Computer systems 

  • Relational Databases and SQL 

  • Representing data 

  • Cybersecurity 

 

Summer

  • Programming Essentials: Scratch 

  • Programming: Microbit 

  • Website Design 

  • Media: Animations 

  • Media: Graphics 

  • Advert Design: AR 

  • Networks 

  • Cybersecurity and ethics 

  • Revision of each unit for GCSE Exams. 

 

Staffing

Mr D Liptrot
Mrs A Connor

 

 

 

 


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