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| Subject Leader of ICT and Computing | Mr J Lowery |
| ICT Teacher & Assistant Head | Mr A Sherriff |
Provide a curriculum for the whole ability range at Hampstead School which allows for different progression pathways through to the Sixth Form and beyond. We offer students a range of course options at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 that have both breadth and balance, and embraces the needs of all learners. Our learners are given appropriate information, advice and guidance to ensure that they are motivated, can see links to their own future aspirations and allow them to achieve their full potential. Students will begin to develop key skills in Key Stage 3 before embedding them in Key Stage 4 and mastering them in Key Stage 5.
Students will look at a range of both theoretical and practical subjects throughout all Key Stages so that they have a broad understanding of both ICT and Computer Science. Students will have the choice to progress on to Computer Science of ICT pathways when they go into Year 10. Computer Science is aimed at the theoretical understanding of computer and programming, whilst ICT focus more on how to use applications for the purpose of business. Students who succeed at Computer Science are those who enjoy subjects such as Mathematics and Sciences, whilst students who enjoy subjects such as Business Studies succeed at ICT.
Key Stage 3 Curriculum
Students will study ICT twice a fortnight during Years 7, 8 and 9. There are three main strands that students focus on during Key Stage 3:
- Digital Literacy – Focusing on ICT skills as well as how to use the computer sensibly
- Programming & Algorithms – Focusing of planning and writing code
- Theoretical Computing – Focusing on how a computer work
Please CLICK below to discover more about our curriculum
Key Stage 4 Curriculum
GCSE Computer Science
Exam Board – OCR
Grading – 9 – 1
A challenging subject that invites students to understand the intricacies of computers. Looking at topics such as how computerised data is represented, how a network works and cyber security. Computational thinking and problem solving is also an important aspect of the course - students will need to be able to break down a problem into something more manageable so that they can solve it. This course will enable students to understand the theoretical aspects of a computer as well as gaining problem solving and programming skills.
BTEC Tech Award in Digital Information Technology (Level 1/2)
Exam Board – Pearson
Grading – Level 2 Distinction – Level 1 Pass
This course is for those who want to develop their practical ICT skills further. Looking at fundamental ICT skills such as using spreadsheets, developing a useful user interface for a system and looking into developing a knowledge of key aspects of the IT industry, such as emerging technologies, cyber security and legal and ethical issues related to the IT industry.
Key Stage 5 Curriculum
Please refer to the Sixth Form subject page for our Key Stage 5 courses and entry requirements