Introduction To Programming
Using Small Basic
You will learn to create programs using algorithmic and computational thinking skills
This builds on… | Year 6: Programming using Scratch |
This leads to… | Year 8: Programming using Python |
Cycle 1
Ethical, Legal and Environmental
Issues of Computer Science
You will learn to discuss and debate the current issues surrounding computer science and e-safety
This builds on… | Year 6: Using technology safely |
This leads to… | Year 8: System Security |
Cycle 2
System Architecture
Internal and External Hardware
You will learn how computer systems process information
This builds on… | Year 6: Understand computer networks |
This leads to… | Year 8: Networking and Protocols |
Cycle 3
Graphic Design
Using Photoshop
You will learn how to create, manipulate and present graphic images effectively
This builds on… | Year 6: Presenting Information |
This leads to… | Year 8: Pre-Production Skills |
Cycle 4
Networking and Protocols
Sending Data across networks
You will learn how computers send data across networks
This builds on… | Year 7: System Architecture |
This leads to… | Year 9: Binary Representation |
Cycle 1
System Security
Network Threats
You will learn the different network threats that businesses face and the ways of preventing them
This builds on… | Year 7: Issues of Computer Science |
This leads to… | Year 9: Introduction to Business |
Cycle 2
Intermediate Programming
Using Python
You will learn to build on your programming skills using Python programming language
This builds on… | Year 7: Introduction to Programming |
This leads to… | Year 9: Advanced Programming |
Cycle 3
Pre-Production Skills
Using a Client Brief
You will learn how to create a graphic from a client brief, utilising pre-production skills
This builds on… | Year 7: Graphic Design |
This leads to… | Year 9: Website Design |
Cycle 4
Advanced Programming
Using Python
You will learn advanced programming skills and concepts
This builds on… | Year 8: Intermediate Programming |
This leads to… | Year 10/11: GCSE Computer Science |
Cycle 1
Website Design
Using Dreamweaver
You will learn how to create a multipage website from a client brief
This builds on… | Year 8: Pre-Production Skills |
This leads to… | Year 10/11: GCSE Creative iMedia |
Cycle 2
Introduction to Business
Ownership, finance and ethics
You will learn the fundamentals of Business Studies
This builds on… | Year 8: System Security |
This leads to… | Year 10/11: GCSE Business Studies |
Cycle 3
Binary Representation
You will learn how computers interpret data
This builds on… | Year 8: Networking and Protocols |
This leads to… | Year 10/11: GCSE Computer Science |
Numbers, images and sound
Cycle 4