Subject Vision

In Computing, students will develop the skills and knowledge needed for them to thrive and take on the challenges of living in an ever changing technological society, preparing them for roles in society that may not even exist today. Learning how to learn independently use Computing and inspiring them to consider the opportunities offered by modern technological development.

 

Key Stage 3 Objective Statement

The Computing curriculum is forward thinking and designed to equip students with knowledge to become successful in their future, but also to inspire and develop the Computing & IT professionals of tomorrow. In each year group there are multiple projects that cover computational thinking skills and software such as e-Safety & Microsoft Office and Computing topics, such as sequencing and programming. 

 

Year 7 Topics

Topics will be linked to knowledge organisers

Autumn	Spring	Summer
ICT4Me e-Safety	Systems & Hardware Micro:bits & bobs	Criminal SquirreL

Year 8 Topics

Topics will be linked to knowledge organisers

Autumn	Spring	Summer
Codeheads Numbers and Control	Web Designer	Ruff Coding

 

Year 9 Topics

Topics will be linked to knowledge organisers

Autumn	Spring	Summer
Advanced Programming Databases (Option)	Systems Networks Extended Project (Option)	Computing in our World Impact of Technology