Computer Science and ICT

Intent

The Computer Science intent will allow students to …

Be ambitious and confident learners who are fully engaged with their learning and to develop resilience when faced with new challenges.
Be hardworking, independent and highly motivated to achieve their full potential.
Develop effective programming skills, think computationally and become effective problem solvers and logical thinkers.
Have memorable experiences of Computer Science through engagement and enjoyment of the subject and through enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.
Know the importance of British values through digital literacy and the learning of ethical, legal, moral and cultural aspects of Computer Science and know how to stay safe in a digital age.
Develop mastery and knowledge so that they can deepen their understanding and embed knowledge and skills that support their 5 year journey at Standish Community High School.
Have a learning environment promoting independence, supporting each other and develop students who can respond to feedback effectively to improve their understanding.

Staff will deliver a well sequenced, engaging curriculum through a shared vision allowing students to be effective learners.

And finally ….

We want to create enthusiasm to learn beyond the classroom and prepare students for the demands of the information age regardless of which career or academic discipline they wish to pursue in the future.

Computer Science and ICT

Computer Science at SCHS prepares students with a wide range of skills and knowledge, to be creative and use computational thinking in dealing with an ever changing digital world. They will be taught how digital systems work and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. They will learn the concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation. Students will be able to analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems. They will evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems and become responsible, competent, confident and creative users of Information and Communication technology.

Lessons are delivered in one of 4 modern, dedicated, air conditioned suites by specialist teachers. Each room has a minimum of 29 PCs with high-speed network access, broadband internet and a vast range of generic and industry standard software applications.

At Key Stage 3, all students have a single 1-hour lesson per week covering the Computing Programme of Study.

At Key Stage 4 students have the opportunity to study for GCSE Computer Science which has proven to be a popular course. Raising standards of achievement and developing interests beyond the curriculum will continue to be a core theme within the Computer Science department.

Additionally, students can also choose IT related qualifications. Currently we offer the BTEC Tech Award in Digital Information Technology and OCR Cambridge National in Creative i-media qualifications.

Raising standards of achievement and developing interests beyond the curriculum will continue to be a core theme within the Computer Science department.

At Key Stage 3, pupils are encouraged to think for themselves, work independently and evaluate and refine their work.