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Our Computing lessons are designed to equip GGS students with the skills to dream big, unlock their full potential, and pursue the highest standards in innovation and problem-solving.

At George Green's we offer a high-quality computing education to equip students to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computing has deep links with mathematics, science, and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems. 

Key Stage 3 Computing

What you will study

The core of computing is computer science, in which students are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work, and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. Building on this knowledge and understanding, students are equipped to use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content.

Computing also ensures that pupils become digitally literate – able to use, and express themselves and develop their ideas through, information and communication technology – at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active participants in a digital world. 

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Our Computing lessons are designed to equip GGS students with the skills to dream big, unlock their full potential, and pursue the highest standards in innovation and problem-solving.

Aims

The national curriculum for computing aims to ensure that all students:

• can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation

• can analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems

• can evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems

• are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology.

KS3 Computing Curriculum Intent per Year Group

Year 7 Curriculum Map 

Year 8 Curriculum Map

Year 9 Curriculum Map

Key Stage 4 Computing

Exam Board: Edexcel 

What you will study

Computer Science for GCSE provides students with a strong foundation in the key concepts and principles of the subject. Students also gain an understanding of how digital systems work and communicate, the importance of cybersecurity, and the impact of technology on society. Throughout the course, mathematical skills are applied to support and deepen their understanding of computational ideas.
 

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Our GCSE Computing course has been designed to equip students with the skills to unlock their potential, and strive for excellence in innovation and problem-solving. Choosing this subject not only builds essential digital and analytical skills but also opens doors to exciting future opportunities in a technology-driven world.

Aims

The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to:
 
• understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science,
• including abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms, and data representation
• analyse problems in computational terms through practical experience of solving such
• problems, including designing, writing and debugging programs
• think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically
• understand the components that make up digital systems and how they communicate
• with one another and with other systems
• understand the impact of digital technology on wider society, including issues of privacy
• and cybersecurity
• apply mathematical skills relevant to computer science.

How you will be Assessed

The GCSE Computing course includes two assessments that test students' understanding of the key concepts taught. One will be written and the other an on-screen examination. Please revert to the file below for more details.

GCSE Computing Assesments

Exam board specification: read all about Edexcel Computer Science requirements

KS5 Computer Science - Course - H446 A-level

Exam Board: OCR

What you will study

In the KS5 Computer Science course, you will study a variety of topics to deepen your understanding of core concepts such as Computer Systems, Algorithms, and Programming. Throughout, you will engage with contemporary issues in computing, such as ethical considerations and the societal impact of technology, preparing you for further study or a career in the rapidly evolving tech industry.

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The A Level Computer Science course builds on core principles such as computer systems, programming, algorithms, and data structures. 
 

Aims

The aims of this qualification are to enable learners to develop:
• An understanding of and ability to apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science including; abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms and data representation
• The ability to analyse problems in computational terms through practical experience of solving such problems including writing programs to do so
• The capacity for thinking creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically
• The capacity to see relationships between different aspects of computer science
• Mathematical skills
• The ability to articulate the individual (moral), social
 
Computer Systems
• The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices
• Software and software development
• Exchanging data
• Data types, data structures and algorithms
• Legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues
 
Algorithms and Programming
• Elements of computational thinking
• Problem solving and programming
• Algorithms to solve problems and standard algorithms
 

How will you be assessed

Two written exams and a programming project:
• Paper 1- Computer Systems – 140 marks – 40% 
• Paper 2- Algorithms and Programming- 140 marks – 40%
• Programming project- 70 marks- 20%
 
 

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