Curriculum Statement
The intent of the Computer Science department is to promote computational thinking and digital creativity. We want our students to develop the foundations to enable them to be discerning, life-long learners in a fast moving landscape. We want the students to assess the effects of this sometimes disruptive influence and make changes based on a solid knowledge of the technology sector.
The vision for the department is to provide a balanced and informed curriculum. The aim is for the students to be active and engaged users and creators in the emerging digital economy. The curriculum is designed to allow students to make informed choices on how they pursue the subjects as they continue their learning journey through the school.
A high-quality Computer Science education equips students to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computer Science has deep links with mathematics, science and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems. Students are encouraged to use, express themselves and develop their ideas through, the use of computers – at a level suitable for the future workplace. As active, aware and informed participants in the digital world. We also aim for the students to leave their education here with the skill set to keep their knowledge up to date in the ever changing digital technology landscape.
Who’s Who?
Curriculum Leader:
- Ms S. Begum
KS4 and KS5 Courses Offered
- GCSE Computer Science
- A Level Computer Science
Online Resources
Home Learning Resources:
- Blockly – games to learn the skill of programming
- Scratch – creative computer programming activities
Resources to support GCSE study:
- Khan Academy – creative computer programming activities
- Seneca – Interactive tutorials for Computer Science Theory