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KS3
We run an adapted curriculum for pupils from year 7 to year 9. This includes work from the KS3 ICT Framework. The pupils have two hours per week in years 7, 8 and 9. Pupils cover aspects of ICT such as, Internet, Email, databases, spreadsheets, word processing and creating presentations. During KS3 correct working practices are worked on, which helps to develop skills to aid pupils both at KS4 and further into the future.
The curriculum has embedded SEAL, PELTS and APP to enhance the pupil’s capability as learners. Pupils are assessed in Year 7 and the aim will be for pupils to make the necessary two National Curriculum levels progress when they get to year 9. The curriculum has been designed so that independence, enjoyment and creativity are encouraged to aid progress with cross curricular benefits. An assessment for learning matrix is used to identify what levels pupils are up to and what they need to do to improve. They will also be formerly assessed at the end of each unit in order to validate the assessment level. Homework is regularly used to consolidate the learning of all the pupils and to enhance their understanding.
A major focus will be to plan, create and evaluate.
Year 7 - All About Me and ICT
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Micrsoft Publisher, Serif Page Plus, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Crocodile ICT Player and Flowol.
Year 8 - Individual Project, Pupils use own content
Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, Serif Page Plus, Serif Web plus, Serif Movie Plus, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel.
Year 9 -
Control and monitoring and OCR Unit 1 which covers all major software’s and skills.
KS4
In KS4 all pupils complete the OCR Nationals in ICT. Level 1 and Level 2 are taught.
This course has been developed to recognise learner’s skills, knowledge and understanding of Information and Communication Technology functions, environments and operations. Pupils carry out a range of tasks that have been designed to recognise their achievements in a modern, practical way that is relevant to the workplace.
Specification aims
These qualifications specifically aim to:
- Develop learner's knowledge and understanding of the Information and Communication Technology sector
- Develop learner's skills, knowledge and understanding in contexts that are directly relevant to employment situations, thereby enhancing their employability within the Information and Communication Technology sector
- Develop learner's ability to work autonomously and effectively in an Information and Communication Technology context
- Enable learners to develop knowledge and understanding in specialist areas of Information and Communication Technology, and demonstrate the skills needed to participate in the operation and development of ICT specific or ICT non-specific business organisations
- Encourage progression by assisting in the development of skills, knowledge and understanding that learners will need to access further or higher education programs or occupational training on a full-time or part-time basis
- Encourage progression by assisting in the development of skills, knowledge and understanding that learners will need to enter employment or enhance their current employment status
- Promote interaction between employers, centers and learners by relating teaching and assessment to real organisations.
Staff Involved
Mr Marsden (Head of ICT)
Mr Pirbhai (ICT Teacher)
Mrs Gannon (Teaching Assistant)
Mrs Saunders (Teaching Assistant)
Skills Required/Developed
Keyboard skills, Mouse Skills, listening skills, different software application skills, organisation skills, problem solving, group work, independent learning, researching information, self evaluation.
Specialised Equipment
ICT Suite, ICT Resource Room, 4 banks of 15 laptops, at least one computer in each classroom, digital cameras, communicators, interactive whiteboards, electronic drawing pads, hand held interactive response systems, visualisers and many different software titles.
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