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Computer Science
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| Curriculum Leader: | Mr A Connor | |
| Subject Teachers: | Mrs S Ayres | Mr A Rayner (p/t) |
| Mr R Newman | ||
| SLT Line Manager: | Mr E Whiffin | |
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Computer Science Learning Journey – KS4
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Computer Science Learning Journey – KS5
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Key Stage 3
At Key Stage 3 students have four lessons each fortnight in years 7 and 8. Students are taught in form groups throughout the whole of Key Stage 3. The main programmes of work in each year of Key Stage 3 are summarised as follows with further details contained in the schemes of work.
Year 7
- Using Computers Safely
- Computer Systems Part 1
- Games Programming with Kodu
- Computational Thinking 101
- Programming with Scratch
- Digital Design with Affinity
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View Scheme of Work – Year 7
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Year 8
- Social Networks
- Computer Systems Part 2
- Physical Computing with the BBC Micro:Bit
- Programming with Scratch Part 2
- Introduction to Python Programming
- Artificial Intelligence – Can Computers Think?
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View Scheme of Work – Year 8
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Year 9
- Cyber Crime and Ethics
- Programming with Python Next Steps
- Computer Networks
- Games Programming with Game Maker
- HTML and CSS with SQL
- Creative Media Project – App Design
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View Scheme of Work – Year 9
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Key Stage 4
At Key Stage 4 students have the option to study for the GCSE in Computer Science. This popular course builds on the skills gained at KS3 and goes into greater depth through a more in depth look at computational thinking and algorithm design.
At Key Stage 4 we offer a choice of the following courses:
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GCSE Computer Science
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Key Stage 5
At Key Stage 5 we offer a choice of the following courses (please click on the links below to visit the Sixth Form Website):
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A-Level Computer Science
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OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate ICT
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