ICT & Computing
In our everyday life we rely on computers to exchange and present information, so it's crucial for students to be confident in this area. The department delivers courses to equip students with the appropriate skills in ICT & Computing to use in their school life, and also further ahead to their university and professional career.
ICT & Computing
ICT is about learning the skills to use the correct software to communicate effectively. All students complete the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) qualification in Word and Excel.
Computing is about helping students to develop logic and problem-solving skills. This gives them the building blocks and confidence to create, analyse and interpret code, so that they are able to build systems that solve real-world problems. We offer students the opportunity to take GCSE and A Level Computer Science.
Curriculum Structure
Year | Computing | ICT |
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Upper 3 (Yr 7) & Lower 4 (Yr 8) |
Development of ICT & Computing skills | |
Upper 4 (Yr 9) | Development of Computing Skills |
Word MOS Curriculum |
Lower 5 (Yr 10) | Optional GCSE Computer Science |
Mandatory (L5 only) Excel MOS Curriculum |
Upper 5 (Yr 11) | - | |
6th Form | A Level Computer Science | - |