Computer Science and ICT
Staff within the Department
Mr Marron – Head of Department
Ms Abawe
Ms Aubrey-Mills
Ms Burford-Reade
Ms Cupial-Jones
Ms James
Ms Jaswal
Ms Saini
Ms Swift
We offer Computer Science as a truly comprehensive subject. All students at EWS complete the subject at KS3, offering two years to learn how computers and networks work, and how to code their own programs. We provide bespoke activities using robots in lessons, and are excited to use the BBC Micro:bit at KS3.
Curriculum
KS3
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Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
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Year 7 |
The School Network, e-mail, and e-safety.
Understanding hardware and software. |
Data representation.
Games programming. |
Students complete this subject on a carousel for two terms of each year at KS3. |
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Year 8 |
Understanding Computer Systems.
Introduction to Python Programming. |
Computer graphics and audio.
Web Design (HTML / CSS) |
Students complete this subject on a carousel for two terms of each year at KS3. |
In Year 8, students completed the Heathrow Coding Challenge last year, winning the overall event.
We follow the national curriculum for Computer Science at KS3. More information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/national-curriculum/overview
Activities to do at home
Learning to code in Python is an engaging and useful way to develop your skills. Currently we recommend learning by playing at https://codecombat.com/
KS4
At Key Stage 4 we currently run the new Computer Science GCSE.
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Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
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Year 9 |
Algorithms and programming |
ICT Systems |
For Computer Science we follow OCR Computer Science GCSE: http://ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-computer-science-j276-from-2016/
Activities to do at home
Year 9 can improve by developing their HTML skills, we recommend using Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-programming/html-css . Year 9 and 10 can access the IT facilities to work on their programming skills on Tuesday and Thursday lunchtimes in R1.
For Computer Science, a working knowledge of Python programming is essential. A fun way to develop these skills is through Code Combat: https://codecombat.com/
Enrichment Activities and Trips
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Robot Club |
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Programming Club |
Career Paths
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Software Architect |
Systems Manager |
Academic Researcher |
Systems Analyst |
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Database Administrator |
Games Programmer |
Web Developer |
App Designer |