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Computer Science - KS5
The aim in Computing is to develop both the child’s digital literacy and computational thinking skills so that they may enter into a digital world with a comprehensive understanding of core concepts that underpin how all systems work & function.
This is accomplished through teaching pupils core principles from systems architecture to understanding how to program. Digital Literacy seeks to allow pupils to express themselves and develop ideas through information and communication technologies.
At Key Stage 5, pupils have a number of choices for their post 16 education. Should students wish to develop immediate industry knowledge and enjoy work based learning they can elect to study the Digital Production T level we offer. This course is designed to allow pupils to get a real taste of what it’s like working in Computing-based fields, along with classroom study that is designed to improve pupils knowledge of programming languages and key networking concepts further to prepare them for the industry itself.
Pupils may also elect to study A level Computer Science that provides students with a chance to study topics such as systems software, data representation and even carry out their programming project as part of the course. All of these topics allow them to develop software engineering skills, as well as comprehensive knowledge of advanced computer systems.
For pupils wishing to continue to enhance their digital literacy skills to an industry standard there is also the opportunity to study the Cambridge Technical course in IT. Here students can learn to develop skills in producing 3D graphical design and further develop their knowledge of contemporary computer systems through research into augmented/virtual reality, as well as mobile technologies.