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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
Information Communication Technology 
KS4 Qualification: Cambridge National Level 1/2 ICT J836 
Year 10
Year 11

 

Autumn

  • Design Tools: Type of Design Tools 

  • Human Computer Interface(HCI) in everyday life 

  • The importance and use of HCI in application areas 

  • Hardware considerations 

  • Software considerations 

  • User Interaction Methods 

  • Planning and Design a Spreadsheet 

  • Data Manipulation using a Spreadsheet 

 

 

  • Designing an Augmented Reality (AR) model prototype 

  • Planning and Design Tools 

  • Building the prototype: Triggers, Layers, User Interaction 

  • Testing and reviewing the prototype 

 

Spring

  • Planning and Design a Spreadsheet 

  • Data Manipulation using a Spreadsheet 

  • Testing a Spreadsheet Solution 

  • Completing CA 

 

  • Cybersecurity 

  • Digital Communication 

  • IoE 

 

Summer

  • Data and Testing 

  • Information and Data 

  • Data Use 

  • Data Collection Methods 

  • Data Collection Methods 

  • Purpose and Use of AR 

  • AR Software 

 

  • Revision for R050: Design Tools, HCI, Data and Testing, Cybersecurity and Legislation, Digital Communication, IoE 

Staffing

Mrs A Connor (Head of IT)

Mr D Liptrot

 

 

 

 

 


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