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

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