Curriculum
Computing & IT
Eden Boys Bradford computing department will equip pupils with the Computational Thinking and Logical thinking skills that will set them up for the workplace of the future, where computers, software and artificial intelligence will have a greater role in running the world. These skills prepare pupils with the skills to approach problems of the future with confidence, decompose, spot patterns and develop algorithms to help solve them and create abstractions and generalisations to use and develop software and technology in a smarter way. As a result, our pupils will become responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology.
We provide a broad range of skills and experience at KS3 which are then further developed as students enter KS4. At Key Stage 4, pupils will have the option to study a GCSE in OCR Computer Science J277 or the Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Creative Media Production.
Curriculum Overview – Key Stage 3
Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 |
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Data representation
Algorithms
Programming techniques
Spreadsheets and Data manipulation
Hardware and software
Cyber Security User interfaces
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Data representation
Algorithms
Programming techniques
Spreadsheets and Data manipulation
System Architecture
Cyber Security User interfaces
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Data representation
Algorithms
Programming techniques
Spreadsheets
Data, manipulation, presentation & interpretation
System Architecture
System Security Software User interfaces
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Computer Science Curriculum Overview – Key Stage 4
Year 10 | Year 11 |
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BTEC Creative Media Production Curriculum Overview – Key Stage 4
Year 10 | Year 11 |
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C1. Media products, audiences and purpose
Genre, narrative and representation
Audio/moving image media products
Print media products
C2 Media Pre-production
Skills & techniques: Print
Skills & techniques: interactive
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C.2 Media preproduction processes & practices
Media production skills and techniques
Print sector: skills
Interactive sector: skills
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Assessment
Internal assessments take place every half-term. End of Unit assessment
KS4 Exam Board Specification: OCR GCSE (9-1) Computer Science Specification – J277 or OCR Level 1/Level 2 Cambridge National in Creative iMedia specification or BTEC Tech Award in Creative Media Production 2022 (pearson.com)
Enrichment Offer
The Department offers subject-specific enrichment clubs and pupils are able to use the Academy’s state-of-the-art IT facilities. Pupils are able to take part in school-wide competitions, as well as representing the Academy in local and national competitions designed to increase their engagement and enhance their subject knowledge. Intervention sessions to consolidate prior learning and ensure maximum progress are at the heart of our delivery model.
Careers
There are a wide range of careers that can be pursued by students who study Computing and IT. These include:
Graphic Design, Web Development, Accountancy, Software Engineering, Software Analyst/Developer, Cyber Security, Data Scientist, Networking, Digital marketing, IT security, Data manipulation, Technical support, Project management and System Analyst.
Further Information
For further information about our Computing curriculum offer, please contact Mrs N Bahar (Director of Learning for Computing and IT) using the school contact details.