Computer Science and IT

Curriculum intent

Good computing capability is an essential skill for life in today’s digitalised world. Used safely and correctly, computing can enable children to improve their learning and eventually participate fully in a rapidly changing society. Using the internet safely and well for example, can give children rapid access to ideas and experiences from a wide range of people, communities and cultures thus promoting inclusion as well as enriching life.  

The new national curriculum for computing has been developed to equip young people with the foundational skills, knowledge and understanding of computing they will need for the rest of their lives. Throughout their time at Heath Lane Academy, children will earn how computers and computer systems work, they will design and build programs, and they will develop their ideas using technology and create a range of content. With  

the rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence we are particularly committed to teaching pupils how to use technology responsibly. In tomorrow’s market place some pupils will flourish as programmers and engineers, but all pupils will need to possess a confident command of technology, including staying safe online and using technology for good.  

The aim of this course is to develop and promote pupils’ curiosity, interest and enjoyment in computing and to encourage pupils to have open, enquiring minds and to perceive computing in the context of a wider body of knowledge. Pupils should ideally become autonomous users of ICT with the associated skills supporting lifelong study, the pursuit of personal interests and the potential of careers in computer science. Our vision is for our students to have the depth of knowledge and understanding in computing that means they are equipped as adults to engage healthily with the internet and to have the skills that enable them to confidently adapt as knowledge and technology evolves.  

KS3 Curriculum roadmap / Year by year, term by term

Under development

KS4 Curriculum roadmap / Year by year, term by term
Key Stage 4 Curriculum (ICT)  
  Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Year 10   Component 1: Exploring User Interface Design Principles and Project Planning Techniques 

Component 2: Collecting, Presenting and  Interpreting Data  

Component 3: Effective Digital Working Practices 
Year 11

Component 1: Exploring User Interface Design Principles and Project Planning Techniques

(Retake) November mock preparation 

Component 2: Collecting, Presenting and Interpreting Data (Retake)  

Component 3: Effective Digital Working Practices 

 
Careers linking to the subject

Learners who generally achieve at Level 2 across their Key Stage 4 learning might consider progression to:  

  • A Levels as preparation for entry to higher education in a range of subjects  
  • study of a vocational qualification at Level 3, such as a BTEC National in IT, which prepares learners to enter employment or apprenticeships, or to move on to higher education by studying a degree in the digital sector. 

Careers in IT include IT Technician, Database Developer, Software Engineer, Audio Analyst, Graphic Designer, Game Developer, Network Engineer, Animator 

Key Contact

Sanjay Chauhan

Teacher of Computing and IT

sanjay.chauhan@heathlaneacademy.org.uk   

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