Computing
Computing Curriculum Overview
Key Stage 3
Term 1 - September to December
| Year group | Half term 1 | Half term 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | Intro to Computer Studies and Word | E-Safety and Comic Book |
| Year 8 | Computing Hero | E-Safety |
| Year 9 | Multimedia | Binary and Inside My Computer |
Term 2 - January to April
| Year group | Half term 3 | Half term 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | E-Safety and Comic Book | Introduction to Spreadsheets |
| Year 8 | Intermediate Spreadsheets | Edublocks / Python |
| Year 9 | Advanced Spreadsheets | Python / Python Art |
Term 3 - April to July
| Year group | Half term 5 | Half term 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | Introduction to Spreadsheets | Microbit |
| Year 8 | Edublocks / Python | Doodle 4 Google |
| Year 9 | Python / Python Art | E-Safety App |
BTEC Digital Information Technology Curriculum Overview
Key Stage 4
Term 1 - September to December
| Year group | Half term 1 | Half term 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 10 |
Component 2 preparation. Understanding Data |
Component 2 preparation. Creating dashboard and analysing data |
| Year 11 | Component 1 Planning Techniques and Interactive Product | Component 1 PSA |
Term 2 - January to April
| Year group | Half term 3 | Half term 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 10 |
Component 2 Errors, Patterns and Trends Start Component 2 PSA | Component 2 PSA |
| Year 11 | Component 3: Modern Technologies and Forms of Notation | Component 3: Revision |
Term 3 - April to July
| Year group | Half term 5 | Half term 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 10 | Component 2 PSA | Component 3 - Implications of Digital Systems & Cyber Security |
| Year 11 | Exam and Revision | Exam and Revision |
GCSE Computer Science Curriculum Overview
Key Stage 4
Term 1 - September to December
| Year group | Half term 1 | Half term 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 10 |
1.1 Systems Architecture 2.2 Programming 1.2 Memory and storage | 1.2 Memory and storage |
| Year 11 |
2.1 Algorithms 1.6 LECE 2.3 Robust programming 2.2 recap |
Revision Exams 2.5 Programming languages 2.2 recap |
Term 2 - January to April
| Year group | Half term 3 | Half term 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 10 |
Revision Year 10 Exams 1.3 Networks |
1.3 Networks 2.2 Programming 1.4 Network Security |
| Year 11 |
1.5 Systems Software Revision | Revision |
Term 3 - April to July
| Year group | Half term 5 | Half term 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 10 |
1.5 Systems Software 1.6 LECE Revision |
Revision Year 10 Exams 2.2 Programming |
| Year 11 |
Revision 13/5 - Paper 1 19/5 - Paper 2 |
Suggested reading material to support subject learning
Key Stage 3
Ebook/ printed Book
- Progress in Computing: Key Stage 3 – George Rouse
Online resources
Key Stage 4
GCSE Computer Science
Online learning and revision
Student Books
Year 10
- OCR GCSE (9-1) J277 Computer Science Paperback – 31 Mar. 2020 by S Robson, PM Heathcote ISBN-10: 1910523216
Year 11
- OCR GCSE (9-1) Computer Science Paperback – 15 Jun. 2016 by S Robson, P M Heathcote ISBN-10: 1910523089
Python Programming (textual programming)
- Coding for Beginners: Using Python (Coding for Beginners): 1 Hardcover – 1 Mar. 2017 by Louie Stowell ISBN-10: 9781409599340
- CODING CLUB LEVEL 1 PYTHON BASICS by Roffey, Chris Author Oct- 25-2012 Paperback ASIN: B00I6YCCFS
- Coding Club Python: Next Steps Level 2 Paperback – 18 April 2013 by Chris Roffey ISBN-10: 1107623251
- List ItemCoding Club Python: Building Big Apps Level 3 Paperback – 2 May 2013 by Chris Roffey ISBN-10: 1107666872
BTEC Digital information Technology
- REVISE BTEC TECH AWARD Digital Information Technology ISBN 978 1 292 43611 1
To find out more about the curriculum Newhouse Academy delivers please contact Mrs Gregory-Harris on 01706 369436 or email learning@newhouseacademy.co.uk