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We believe Computing is a requirement for students to engage meaningfully in an increasingly technical world.
In our curriculum, we aim to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and mindset to thrive in a world driven by technology. Rooted in the belief that the whole person is the whole point, our computing curriculum fosters curiosity and empowers learners to become critical thinkers who can solve complex problems creatively. We encourage students to ask challenging questions and develop their communication alongside their technical skills to be able to navigate the collaborative and competitive environments that computing leads to.
Key Stage 3 students will study:
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Term 2 |
Term 3 |
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Year 7 |
E-safety & data representation |
Photo editing & Algorithms |
Application design & video game design |
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Year 8 |
Hardware & Spreadsheets |
Introduction to python |
Animation |
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Year 9 |
Boolean logic & HTML |
Presenting Data |
Python
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In Key Stage 4 students will study OCR GCSE Computer Science following this programme:
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Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Term 3 |
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Year 10 |
Computer architecture, data representation & programming |
System software, networks & programming |
Ethics in computing & Programming project |
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Year 11 |
SQL, defensive design, networks & common algorithms |
Revision & exam preparation |
Revision & exam preparation |
In Key Stage 4 students could also choose to study (OCR) I-Media following this programme:
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Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Term 3 |
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Year 10 |
The media industry and product design. Pre-Production planning. Leaning to edit images. |
Students will practice creating a visual identity based on a client brief |
Students will complete their first NEA. |
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Year 11 |
How to plan a website and how to use a WYSIWYG. Mock R097 NEA. |
Students will complete their R097 NEA. A website based on a client brief. |
R093 Revision & reteaching where necessary. |
In Key Stage 5 students will study (OCR) A Level Computer Science following this programme:
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Term 2 |
Term 3 |
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Year 12 |
Computer architecture, system software, exchanging data & programming. |
Networks, Boolean algebra & programming |
Data types, structures, algorithms and programming. |
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Year 13 |
Programming project |
Ethics in computing. Reteaching & revision |
Reteaching & revision |
In Key Stage 5 students could also choose to study an OCR Cambridge technical in IT following this programme:
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Term 2 |
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Year 12 |
Unit 2 – Global Information LO1: Understand where information is held globally and how it is transmitted
LO2: Understand the styles, classification and the management of global information
Unit 3 – Cyber Security
LO1: Understand what is meant by cyber security LO2: Understand the issues surrounding cyber security
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LO3: Understand the use of global information and the benefits to individuals and organisations
LO4: Understand the legal and regulatory framework governing the storage and use of global information
LO3: Understand measures used to protect against cyber security incidents
LO4: Understand how to manage cyber security incidents |
LO5: Understand the process flow of information
LO6: Understand the principles of information security
UNIT 8 – Project Management
LO1: Understand the project life cycle P1: Explain phases of project lifecycle P2: Describe different methodologies M1: Compare different methodologies D1: Evaluate importance of each phase |
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Year 13 |
Unit 8: Project Management
LO2: Be able to initiate and plan projects P3: Documentation for initiation phase P4: Develop a project plan M2: Phase review of project D2: Create business case
Unit 1: Fundamentals of IT
LO1: Understand computer hardware
LO2: Understand computer software
LO3: Understand business IT systems
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LO3: Be able to execute projects P5: Project plan D3: Project closure report
LO4: Be able to carry out project evaluations P6: Evaluate feedback M3: Recommend improvements
LO4: Understand employability and communication skills used in an IT environment
LO5: Understand ethical and operational issues and threats to computer systems |
Unit 17: Internet of Everything
LO1: Understand what is meant by the internet of everything P1: Explain IOE P2: Explain four pillars M1: Analyse global impacts of IOE D1: Evaluate impacts
LO2: Be able to repurpose technologies to extend the scope of the IOE P3: Outline developments M2: Conduct feasibility study
LO3: Be able to present concept ideas for repurposed developments P4: Prepare business proposal P5: Deliver business proposal M3: Revise business proposal D2: Evaluate success criteria |
If you wish to receive further information regarding our Computing or I-Media curriculum, please send an email to admin@coundoncourt.org and mark it FAO Mr N Anderson, Learning Team Leader for Computing.
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