ICT

ICT is studied at KS3-5 with students following a varied and challenging curriculum throughout. Students currently study ICT through the application of ICT to various “real life” situations.

Year 7 students follow an integrated themtic approach through Home base.

At Year 8 the focus is through the following modules

8.1 Environmental Tourists- Sensors and data logging

8.2 Jump on the Bandwagon- Web Design

8.3 Information Superhighway – Research using information sources and the internet

8.4 Band Manager – Spreadsheet modelling

8.5 Game Plan IT – Sequencing and programming

8.6 Mind Your Own Business- Planning, Marketing and Multimedia

At Year 9, and KS4 students currently follow the OCR Nationals level 2 courses They study avariety of units again through  scenario based modules. Currently students study 1 compulsory unit based on general ICT for Business (Office programs, security, and internet use), Video, Sound, Animation and Spreadsheets units.

This allows students to link to a variety of other subjects and leads a wide career pathway for all students.

At KS5 students continue to follow the OCR Nationals level 3 and Creative IMedia Level 3 courses that closely link with the Arts and Business subjects offered. The OCR National students follow a course that concentrates on both the media and Business specialities. The compulsory units again concentrate on the use of ICT for business, Collaborative Working, Primary Research and the Use of Multimedia. The student cohort then has a choice of units to complete their course. The Creative Imedia course is more related to the media and arts courses and covers the use of ICT in this area