We all need to be proficient and confident when using a computer and software in order to fully participate in a rapidly changing world.
As the expected level of skill has increased in ICT, the focus of study has changed from a skills-based subject to one that requires understanding and application.
We have embraced this change by adopting a more flexible approach to allow students to make informed decisions and to personalise their learning. Students have opportunities to:
- Use ICT to create solutions and solve real world problems.
- Study and use new technology and technological systems in school, at home and in a global society.
- Develop an understanding of how computers work, programming languages and games design.
- Demonstrate creativity and use their own initiative to inspire others.
About the ICT Curriculum at BCHS
Vision
What do students study in ICT?
Key Stage 3 Curriculum Overview
Year
| Topics Studied
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7
| Autumn: E-safety project. Visual programming using Scratch/Kodu.
Spring: Integrated applications enterprise and marketing project (World Cup Qatar 2022). Summer: Computational thinking using textual programming (Logo/Flowol/Python). Handling data and analysis (Harry Plotter).
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8
| Autumn: Textual programming - Python project. Evaluating real world problems and physical systems. Spring: Evaluating real world problems and physical systems. Summer: Computer networks and use of hardware/software. Integrated applications creative project (technology of the future). |
9
| OCR GCSE Computer Science
Autumn, Spring & Summer: Unit J276B(01) Computer Systems.
Cambridge National Certificate in Creative iMedia
Autumn & Spring: R082 Creative Digital Graphics. Summer: R082 Creative Digital Graphics. R089 Creating a Digital Video Sequence.
OCR Level 1/2 Cambridge National Certificate in Enterprise and Marketing
Autumn: R064 Enterprise and Marketing Concepts. Spring & Summer: R065 Design a Business Proposal. |
Key Stage 4 Curriculum Overview
Year
| Topics Studied
|
10
|
OCR GCSE Computer Science
Autumn & Spring: Unit J276B(01) Computer Systems. Summer: Unit J276B(01) Computer Systems. Unit J276B(02) Computational, Thinking, Algorithms and Programming.
Cambridge National Certificate in Creative iMedia
Autumn: R082 Creative Digital Graphics. R089 Creating a Digital Video Sequence.
Spring: R089 Creating a Digital Video Sequence.
Summer: R087 Creating Interactive Multimedia Products.
OCR Level 1/2 Cambridge National Certificate in Enterprise and Marketing
Autumn: R065 Design a Business Proposal. Spring & Summer: R066 Market and Pitch a Business Proposal.
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11
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OCR GCSE Computer Science
Autumn: Unit J276B(02) Computational, Thinking, Algorithms and Programming. Spring & Summer: Units J276B(01) and J276B(02) revision.
Cambridge National Certificate in Creative iMedia
Autumn: R087 Creating Interactive Multimedia Products. R081 Production Skills.
Spring & Summer: Revision and resists.
OCR Level 1/2 Cambridge National Certificate in Enterprise and Marketing
Autumn: R066 Market and Pitch a Business Proposal. R064 Enterprise and Marketing Concepts.
Spring & Summer: R064 Enterprise and Marketing Concepts.
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Exam Specifications