ICT Computing
Computers have become the most empowering tool we've ever created. They're tools of communication, they're tools of creativity, and they can be shaped by their user.”
Bill Gates
A high-quality Churchdown computing education equips our students with the knowledge and technical skills to use computational thinking and creativity to understand, innovate and potentially change the world. Computing provides insights into natural and artificial systems that not only inspire, but also facilitate our comprehension of the rapidly evolving world around us. The core of computing is computer science, covering the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work, and application of knowledge through programming, equipping students to use information technology to create programs, systems and content.
Computing also ensures that pupils become digitally literate – able to confidently, safely and effectively adapt between using a range of devices, hardware, software and applications to express themselves creatively, and develop their ideas through, information and communication technology. It’s imperative that this exceeds the level where they can merely survive; instead they must thrive, fully equipped with the transferable skills for all aspects of life, including education, work, home, social media, entertainment and essential technical life skills, ensuring every Churchdown student can be an active participant in this undisputable digital age.
Subject: Computing
Jump to Year Group:
Year 7
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
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Digital literacy and E-safety |
Computer systems - inputs, outputs and storage |
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Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
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Excel: Harry Plotter - formatting, formulas and charts |
Block-based programming - sequencing, iteration and selection |
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Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Binary - conversions and images |
Developing video editing software skills to produce a promotional video |
Year 8
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
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Cyber security |
Binary - addition and ASCII |
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Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
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Networks and compression |
Awareness of new emerging technologies Developing PowerPoint skills to produce a fully interactive digital media product |
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Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Text Programming - Python |
Databases - handling data |
Year 9
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
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Media sectors, products and job roles within the computing and media Industry |
Text Programming - Python |
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Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
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Understanding the concept of visual identity Developing graphic editing software skills to produce a multi-layered digital graphic |
Network Security |
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Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Functional ICT skills and online communication Spreadsheets, data and formatting |
iDEA Award - develop digital, enterprise and employability skills |
Year 10
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
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Systems architecture Memory and storage types Programming fundamentals - Introduction to Python Programming |
Data Representation – numbers, characters, images and sound Programming fundamentals - Python programming – selection statements using IF/ELSE |
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Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
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Networks – connections and protocols Programming fundamentals - Python programming – iteration statements using FOR |
Network security Programming fundamentals - Python programming – iteration statements using WHILE |
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Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Systems software Programming fundamentals - Python Programming – using lists and strings |
Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental Programming fundamentals - Python programming – developing functions |
Year 11
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
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Computational thinking and Algorithms Programming fundamentals – File handling |
Additional programming techniques |
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Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
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Defensive design and testing Boolean logic Programming languages and integrated Development Environments |
Revision Paper 1 and exam technique Revision Paper 2 and exam technique |
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Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Revision Paper 1 and exam technique Revision Paper 2 and exam technique |