Computer Science

Using Computers safely, effectively and responsibly

Spreadsheet modelling

Introduction to Python

Computer crime and cyber security

Games programming in Scratch

Computational thinking and logic

Introduction to coding through Kodu

Understanding Computers

HTML and website development

Animation in Animate CC

Control systems with Flowol

Networks

Database development

AI and machine learning

Python next steps

Python Programming and Micro:bits

Graphics

Sound manipulation in Audacity

1 x 55 minute lesson per week

Systems Architecture

Memory

Translators & Facilities

Computational Logic

Ethical, legal, cultural &

Environmental

Programming Skills Audit

Algorithms

Producing Robust Programs

Programming techniques

Programming Development

Introduction to NEA task

Controlled assessment

General Skills Lesson

Storage

Systems Software

Wired & Wireless Networks

Programming Techniques

Programming Development

Controlled assessment

System Security

Practice LoR Framework answers

Revision

Network Topologies,

Protocols & Layers

Data Representation

Programming Development

Mock papers

Exam preparation

Revision

Data Representation

Programming Techniques

Programming Development

SQL

N/A

3 x 55 minute lessons per week. Assessed via two exams, (50% each) and a compulsory controlled assessment. Students have mini end of unit tests at the end of each term. They are also assessed on another piece of work twice each term.

Methods used to collect and store data and information, and the appropriateness of the use of these in a given context

Controlled assessment

 Current legislation, its implications and applications

Controlled assessment

The vulnerabilities – which can be exploited in a cyber-security attack

Importance of validity, reliability and bias when collecting and using data and information

Exam preparation

Students sit Real Exam

Exam preparation

Students have the chance to sit the exam again

Controlled assessment preparation

N/A

3 x 55 minute lessons per week. 50% examination and 50% coursework.

Introduction to ITGS and Digital Skills development

Business and employment

Transportation

Education and training

Environment

Hardware and network technologies (robotics, and expert systems, information systems)

Hardware, software, network fundamentals

Criteria A, B, C and D of ITGS Solution Development (project management, It systems in organisations)

Health

Home and Leisure

Digital Entertainment

Digital Policing

Hardware, software, network fundamental

Criteria E and F development of ITGS Solution

2.1 Elements of computational thinking

2.2 Problem solving and programming

2.3 Algorithms

Politics and Government

Course work Completion

Exam Preparation

Hardware, software, network fundamentals

Finalised development of ITGS Solution

Development of Screen cast and Criteria G

Exam introduction guide (mock)

Strand 1 Theory:

Reliability and integrity case studies

Multimedia and digital media

Database, spreadsheet modelling

Personal and public communications

Hardware, software, network fundamentals

Exam preparation (inc case study)

Strand 1 Theory:

Standards and protocols

Globalization and Cultural Diversity

Digital Divide and Authenticity

Exam Preparation(inc case study)