ICT & Computing

In a world where computer technology is constantly changing, individuals will increasingly need to develop their knowledge in the fields of computing, ICT and digital literacy. These skills are now as essential as the traditional skills of numeracy and literacy.

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The KS3 ICT curriculum is designed to give a range of knowledge, skills and understanding that will enable students to progress onto Computer science at KS4 and ICT at KS5. It also gives an understanding to ALL pupils of ICT in the workplace, online safety and different levels of coding.

The course brings together knowledge and understanding of ICT which enables the development of practical skills which can be used in the workplace; for example creating social media for a small business. It covers IT systems as well as systems management.

Module 1: Computer use / E-Safety
Module 2: How Computers Work
Module 3: Spreadsheets
Module 4: Introduction to Graphics
Module 5: Introduction to Computer Programming with Scratch
Module 6:Robotics with Micro Bit *

MYP Projects

Modules 1-3: MYP project-Marketing the World Challenge
Modules 4-5: MYP project- Plastics in the oceans

Module 1: HTML_Copyright and E safety
Module 2: Programming with Python – Basics PG online
Module 3: Introduction to Sound editing
Module 4: Programming with Python- next steps
Module 5: Databases
Module 6: High level Games programming FUSION

Module 1: Computer Crime/Cyber Security AND Spreadsheets
Module 2: Programming with Python – Basics PG online
Module 3: Introduction to Sound editing
Module 4: Programming with Python- next steps
Module 5: Databases
Module 6: High level Games programming FUSION

Module 1: 2.4.1 Boolean logic 1.2.3 Units 1.2.4 Data storage – Numbers 2.1.1 Computational thinking Practical Programming
Module 2: 2.1.2 Designing, creating and refining algorithms Practical Programming
Module 3: 2.2.1 Programming fundamentals 2.2.2 Data types 2.2.1 Programming fundamentals 1.1.1 Architecture of the CPU 1.1.2 CPU Performance
Module 4: 1.1.3 Embedded systems 1.2.1 Primary storage (Memory) 1.2.2 Secondary storage 2.2.1 Programming fundamentals 2.2.3 Additional programming techniques
Module 5: Practical Programming Skills 1.2.2 Secondary storage 1.3.1 Networks and topologies 1.3.2 Wired and wireless networks, protocols and layers
Module 6: 1.3.1 Networks and topologies 1.3.2 Wired and wireless networks, protocols and layers

Module 1: 1.3.1 Networks and topologies 1.3.2 Wired and wireless networks, protocols and layers 1.4.1 Threats to computer systems and networks 1.4.2 Identifying and preventing vulnerabilities Practical Programming
Module 2: 1.5.1 Operating systems 1.5.2 Utility software 2.2.2 Data types 2.2.3 Additional programming techniques 1.6.1 Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impact 2.1.1 Computational thinking 2.1.2 Designing, creating and refining algorithms 2.1.3 Searching and sorting algorithms 2.2.1 Programming fundamentals
Module 3: 2.2.1 Programming fundamentals Practical Programming Skills 2.3.1 Defensive design 2.3.2 Testing 2.5.1 Languages 2.5.2 The Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
Module 4: Theory Revision Practical Programming Skills Revision
Module 5: Unit 1 Information Technology Systems Unit 2 Creating Systems to Manage Information
Module 6: Unit 1 Information Technology Systems

Module 1: Unit 2 Creating Systems to Manage Information Unit 3 Using Social Media in Business
Module 2: Unit 2 Creating Systems to Manage Information Unit 3 Using Social Media in Business
Module 3: Unit 2 Creating Systems to Manage Information Unit 3 Using Social Media in Business
Module 4: Unit 2 Creating Systems to Manage Information Unit 3 Using Social Media in Business
Module 5: Unit 1 Information Technology Systems Unit 2 Creating Systems to Manage Information
Module 6: Unit 1 Information Technology Systems

Module 1: Unit 1 Information Technology Systems Unit 6 Website Development
Module 2: Unit 1 Information Technology Systems Unit 6 Website Development
Module 3: Unit 1 Information Technology Systems Unit 6 Website Development
Module 4: Unit 1 Information Technology Systems Unit 6 Website Development
Module 5: Unit 6 Website Development
Module 6: Unit 6 Website Development

Personal computers have become the most empowering tools we’ve ever created. They’re tools of communication, they’re tools of creativity and they can be shaped by their user.
Bill Gates