Vision:
Computers are now part of our everyday lives. Businesses now expect skills such as basic troubleshooting, system design and excellent IT skills and knowledge. In addition, workplaces are now seeking professionals in computer technology, who can design and program computers and fix complicated problems. The Computer Science department aims to provide our pupils with the necessary skills, enthusiasm and experience to develop into competent and creative computer scientists. We aim to enhance and develop our student’s IT and computer science skills, encouraging them to become independent learners who are e-confident and capable of researching, processing, storing, analysing and presenting information. The department aims to motivate and inspire pupils thus raising standards within the subject. The department has enhanced the curriculum offered to pupils allowing for different pathways to be available at KS4 and KS5 to ensure career choice. The courses we currently offer will allow pupils to create and move along a personalised pathway suited to their own individual aptitude and interest. Curriculum Intent: The Computer Science department aims to ensure all students are proficient in the use of Computers to allow them to access a variety of resources across the whole school curriculum. Students should be able to make informed choices for their future pathway having experienced a breadth of IT and Computer Science related topics and link these to real world situations and careers. We offer students a range of learning activities that develop their understanding and appreciation of different approaches to Computer Science and IT that develops both their knowledge and digital skills. Curriculum Implementation:
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Key Stage 3: Schemes of work in line with the National Curriculum https://www.nicholawilkin.com/ computerscienceuk.com Key Stage 4: GCSE Computer Science 9-1 (OCR J276/277) Cambridge National Level 2 in Information Technologies (OCR J808) Key Stage 5: A Level Computer Science (OCR H446) BTEC L3 National in Information Technology (Edexcel) https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html Revision: BBC Bitesize KS3 Computing FUTURE CAREERS: Programmers work in many settings, including corporate information technology (“IT”) departments, big software companies, small service firms and government entities of all sizes. Many professional programmers also work for consulting companies at client sites as contractors. Systems architects are hired by all types of companies, since any company that relies on its own computer network needs someone to ensure infrastructure is properly designed. Companies also need systems architects on staff to make ongoing improvements and troubleshoot problems. Cyber security careers are complex and many roles like:
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