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Computing

Curriculum Intent

  • In Computing, our students show confidence in being good digital citizens through ensuring that students are well-equipped to navigate the digital world safely, critically evaluate information, and engage with technology in an ethical and informed manner.
  • In Computing, our students develop their knowledge and skills of the ‘three pillars’ of Computing (Computer Science, Information Technology and Digital Literacy) enabling them to purposefully use hardware and software.
  • In Computing, our students develop critical thinking through being digitally literate, which prepares them for future careers and jobs across different sectors.

Our Key Stage 3 Curriculum

Year GroupTerm 1Term 2Term 3Term 4Term 5Term 6
Year 7Digital Literacy
Using technology safely

Introduction to the School Network and E-Safety (Medway focus)		Computer Science
Website development HTML		Computer Science
Algorithms		Information Technology
Spreadsheet Software		Computer Science
Introduction to Python		Computer Science
Python continued
Year 8Digital Literacy
Using technology safely and our networks

My Digital World (Medway focus)		Computer Science
​​​​​​​Network Security		Information Technology
Spreadsheet Software and GUI		Computer Science
​​​​​​​Data Representation		Computer Science
​​​​​​​Python fundamentals and next steps		Computer Science
Python (Developing games/quizzes)
Year 9Digital Literacy
Using technology safely and impact

My Digital World advanced (Medway focus)		Computer Science
​​​​​​​How Computers Works and Basic Logic Gates		Computer Science
​​​​​​​Databases and SQL		Computer Science
​​​​​​​Sorting and Searching Algorithms		Computer Science
​​​​​​​Python further techniques		Computer Science
​​​​​​​Python advanced

Higher Education

Biology

Chemistry

Economics

Engineering

Geology

Maths

Careers

Computer Game Design

Software Developer

IT Technical Support Officer

Programmer

Website Developer

IT Consultant

Maritime Academy Values in Computing

Strength 

In Computing, we show strength through studying challenging elements to the Computing Curriculum and teaching approaches are adapted to support these challenges, this includes but is not limited to; worked examples; unplugged activities and storytelling. Students are expected to develop a resilient mindset in Computing lessons to help overcome some of these challenges and approaches to tasks. 

Pride

In Computing, we show pride through encouraging students to develop their thinking skills when completing Computing activities which will enable them to think through ideas critically and systematically. Staff have high expectations of the presentation of work in students' books and on their One:One device.  

Unity

In Computing, we show unity through applying problem solving skills and teamwork, which are fundamental to Computing, through creative thinking, discussion, explaining and presenting ideas.  Students are always encouraged to use SHAPE when communicating with others and explaining concepts to each other.  Self and peer review are important to enable pupils to have an accurate grasp of where they are and how they need to improve through Think, Pair, Share. 

Useful Links:

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Oak Academy

https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-year/year-7/subjects/computing  

Craig and Dave tutorials

https://student.craigndave.org/gcse-ocr-j277-computer-science-videos  

Isaac Computer Science

https://isaaccomputerscience.org/topics?examBoard=ocr&stage=gcse  

BBC Bitesize Revision

GCSE Computer Science - OCR - BBC Bitesize

Computer Science UK

Home - CSUK:ReviseCS (computerscienceuk.com)

 

Further Reading:

Book CoverDescription

Algorithms to Live by The Computer Science of Human Decisions.

by Tom Griffiths and Brian Christian 

Coders: Who They Are, What They Think and How They Are Changing Our World

by Clive Thompson

Broad Band: The Untold Story of the Women Who Made the Internet

by Evans, Claire Lisa

Impractical Python Projects: Playful Programming Activities to Make You Smarter

by Vaughan, Lee

Get Coding! Learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and Build a Website, App, and Game - Get Coding! 

by Young Rewired State