At Key Stage 3 students receive one lesson a fortnight*, in which they develop skills, knowledge and understanding in IT, digital literacy and computing, using a range of software (including Python, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, RocketCake). Students also learn to use applications to create a range of digital media products (eg web sites, graphics, interactive multimedia, computer games). They develop an awareness of the impact of ICT in society and the importance of responsible and safe use of the internet and other technologies.
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Computing
The Department
Digital technology has a profound impact on society and modern life; at Sheringham High School we ensure that all students in Years 7, 8 and 9 receive one hour per fortnight* of Computing, so that they can develop a foundation in the skills they need to live, learn and work in the 21st Century.
Those who choose to follow a GCSE course in Computer Science then study the subject for five hours a fortnight in Years 10 and 11. Students can continue the subject in the Sixth Form, where we offer ‘A’ Level Computer Science.
Department Aims
- To develop students’ interest in and enjoyment of Computing.
- To develop students’ skills, knowledge and understanding of concepts and practices in Computing.
- To give students access to a range of IT and Computing hardware and software and to offer a curriculum which enables them to experience success in their work.
- To allow students to develop transferable skills in, and informed opinions about their use of technologies.
- To promote an awareness of the impact of IT and Computing in society and to encourage responsible/safe use of the internet and other technologies.
The Curriculum
We base our curriculum on the National Curriculum Programme of Study for Computing and take account of The National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE) and Teach Computing guidelines for the subject. We use Microsoft Office 365 to organise and deliver our schemes of work.
KS3 Curriculum
KS4 Curriculum
At Key Stage 4 GCSE Computer Science is delivered over five hours a fortnight. For GCSE Computer Science (Edexcel 1CP2), students study technologies in more detail, learning about the theory of computer systems, networks and the impacts of ICT in society and how to design, write and test computer programs. This content is examined in a written exam and a practical onscreen programming assessment.
At Key Stage 5 students can opt for ‘A’ Level Computer Science. This extends their learning at Key Stage 4 and prepares them for further academic or vocational study in the subject at HND or degree level.
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Holt Road, Sheringham
Norfolk
NR26 8ND
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Synergy Multi-Academy Trust
Synergy Multi-Academy Trust comprises fifteen Norfolk schools serving children between the ages of 2 and 18. Our schools work collaboratively together to raise standards and provide education of the highest possible standard, offering the best of opportunities for pupils. The Trust was initially established in 2015. We believe that all of our schools have strengths and areas to develop, and that all can improve through sharing expertise and wisdom. The Trust understands that there will be excellent practice in each school, and that every school will be able to contribute to the development of the Trust as a whole.
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