Computing
Our broad and balanced Computing curriculum equips pupils with the skills and knowledge required to make effective and safe use of existing technology. Pupils will be able to transfer and develop skills to the technology of the future.
There are three main strands of our Computing curriculum: Computer Science (CS), Information Technology (IT) and Digital Literacy (DL).
At Key Stage 3, all pupils are given an opportunity to explore the three main strands of the curriculum and this equips them with the knowledge and skills needed to make future decisions.
At Key Stage 4, pupils complete either OCR’s iMedia Level 1 Award (a minimum of two units are required to achieve a GCSE equivalent qualification) or Edexcel’s Functional Skills, Entry Level 1 to Level 2 qualifications (depending on their ability).
Throughout the year, pupils have the opportunity to review their learning in, identifying aspects they have learnt / can do (what went well) and their next step (even better if).
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Year 7 |
Digital housekeeping Baseline Test (IT, DL & CS) |
Coding – To coincide with the Hour of Code(CS) |
Online safety Coinciding with Safer Internet Day (DL) |
Multimedia Plan, create & test animation (IT, DL & CS) |
Spreadsheet Modelling Working with data (IT) |
Programming & Review (CS) |
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Year 8 |
Interactive Multimedia presentation (IT & DL) |
Coding To coincide with the Hour of Code (CS) |
Online safety To coincide with Safer Internet Day (DL) |
Hardware/Computer Systems & BBC School report (IT) |
Handling data Collect, present and analyse data (IT) |
Programming & Review (CS) |
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Year 9 |
Apps for Good Students will identify everyday problems which could be solved by a mobile app. (IT, DL & CS) |
Computational Thinking To coincide with the Hour of Code (CS) |
Online safety Coinciding with Safer Internet Day (DL) |
Computer network & internet (IT & DL)
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Kodu Gaming – Programming
(IT, CS & DL)
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Edexcel ICT – Functional Skills (EL1 – L2) Developing, presenting and communicating information: (IT & DL) Summary of Year 9 & Brief introduction to KS4 courses |
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Year 10 |
Introduction to OCR iMedia course |
iMedia & Functional skills Coding |
Online safety To coincide with safer internet |
Graphics Unit: R082: Introduction Functional skills |
iMedia Coursework & Functional skills |
IMedia Coursework & Functional skills |
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Year 11 |
Final coursework & Exam Preparation |
Exam Preparation Coding |
Exam Preparation & Revision |
Online safety Exam Preparation |
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Glenwood School
Computing
As a subject, Computing is one of the most fundamentally cross – curricular subjects. Pupils learn how to keep safe and build positive relationships in an online world. They also practice Maths skills while learning to program and problem solve. Pupils use literacy skills to explain their leaning and learn key vocabulary. During life skills, pupils have opportunity to explore and enhance their understanding on how control technology is used in the real world.
| Communication and Advocacy Pupils will be confident digital citizens who will have the knowledge, skills and understanding on how to use technology securely, creatively and effectively. |
| Independence and Preparing for Adulthood Pupils will be encouraged to access Computing content independently of their level, this will promote high expectations and engagement and will also result in preparing them for the wider world. |
| Physical, Social and Emotional Good Health Pupils will also understand how technology has changed the way people interact with their daily lives. social issues that can affect users of ICT, including the use and abuse of personal and private data. They will also Understand the main aspects of legislation in place example copyright and data protection act. |
Glenwood School – Values in our Curriculum