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Computing and ICT in Year 7

Our vision

• Develop learners who are problem solvers and

innovators.

• Develop computational thinking within our students.
• Give students knowledge about how digital systems

work, how they are designed and programmed, and the fundamental principles of information and computation.

• Encourage learners to become digitally literate – able

to use, and express themselves through, information and communication technology – at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active participants in a digital world.

Key stage 3

Digital Literacy Information Technology Computing

Computing in the Wider Context Modelling Digital Creativity Collaboration Animation/Web Design/App Design/Free Digital literacy modules

Data and Representation Machines and Computation Communication Abstraction (Algorithm, Programming) and Design Computer science modules

Presentation skills Research skills Design skills Planning skills Information Technology Embedded at KS3

Homework

• Support your child with tasks that

have been set.

• If they are stuck encourage them

to seek help or research solutions.

• Focus on literacy and

presentation.

What else can you do to help?

• Add context to your child's

learning.

• Help your child avoid being a

passive user.

• Engage you child in technology.

Key stage 4

Cambridge nationals ICT Computing GCSE KS4