Computing Y7-13
Subject Aims
Computing is an important part of the curriculum at our school. Students will learn how to use a computer effectively and how to break down complex problems for successful completion. These skills will help them succeed in the digital age.
The Computing curriculum at Cardinal Griffin Catholic College builds on the knowledge students have acquired in previous years at Key Stage One and Key Stage Two. In Key Stage Three, we focus on balancing the computer science, digital literacy, and ICT aspects of the National Curriculum to give students a well-rounded education. We place a strong emphasis on developing digital literacy along with computational thinking to develop students' programming skills. Additionally, we offer students the opportunity to choose the path that best aligns with their interests and career goals, whether that be computer science or ICT.
Curriculum Statement
Computer Science Curriculum Statement
Staff
Mr A Grocott
Mr S Holsgrove
Mr E Jones
Curriculum Overview
KS3 – Year 7-9
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Year 7 |
The JPP E-Safety |
UI Design Touch Typing |
Digital Literacy Fundamentals of Computer Hardware |
Spreadsheet Design |
BBC Micro:bit |
Algorithms and Scratch |
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Year 8 |
E-Safety Networks, Cloud Computing and Cyber Security |
User Interface Design Spreadsheets – Spy School |
Understanding Binary Project Management |
Computational Logic |
Computational Thinking, Algorithms and Flowol |
Introduction to Python Programming |
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Year 9 |
E-Safety Computer Systems - Hardware & Software |
Moral, Legal and Environmental Issues with Computing Digital Working |
Cyber Security User Interface Design |
Key Algorithms & Writing Algorithms Computational Logic |
Spreadsheet Project |
Introduction to Python Programming |
KS4 – Year 10-11
Exam Board at GCSE - OCR
Exam Board at BTEC L2 - Pearson (In bold)
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Year 10 |
Computer Systems Architecture Memory Storage Technologies Responsible Use of Digital Systems Legal and Ethical Issues of System Use Planning and Communication Tools (Advanced Project Planning) |
Network Topologies, Protocols and Layers System Security
User Interface Design and Design Principles Implementing Design Principles & Consideration |
Computational Logic
System Security
Forms of Notation |
Computational Thinking & Solving Problems
Component 1 - Learning Aim A - Investigating User Interfaces |
Algorithm Design - Flowcharts & Pseudocode
Component 1 - Learning Aim B - Designing a User Interface |
Python Programming & Programming Techniques
Component 1 - Learning Aim C - Developing a User Interface |
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Year 11 |
Key Algorithms & Writing Algorithms
Component 2 - Learning Aim A - Investigate the role and impact of using data individuals and organisations |
Ethical, Legal, Cultural and Environmental Issues Translators and Facilities of Languages Component 2 - Learning Aim B - Create a dashboard using data manipulation tools |
Revision Programme
Component 2 - Learning Aim C - Draw conclusions and review data presentation methods |
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KS5 – Year 12–13
Exam Board at BTEC L3 - Pearson
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Year 12 |
Components of a computer and their uses
Types of Software
Introduction to Advanced Programming |
Networking
Web Technologies
Databases |
Programming Techniques and Software Development Datatypes and Data Structures Boolean Algebra Ethical, Legal, Cultural and Environmental Issues |
Computational Thinking
Searching and Sorting Algorithms |
Programming Project - NEA |
Programming Project - NEA |
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Year 13 |
Components of a computer and their uses Types of Programming Language Programming Project - NEA |
Exchanging Data Datatypes and Data Structures Programming Project - NEA |
Computational Thinking & Computational Methods Algorithms including: Big O Notation, Dijkstra's & A* Algorithm |
Programming Project – NEA
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