Intent:

Our world is digital. An understanding of computer science will enable young people to make informed choices in their digital world. This is important for all our children, not just those who will become the graphic designers, games programmers or software engineers of the future.

The curriculum is designed to prepare students for onward study of either Computer Science, Creative iMedia or IT, if they so choose, but also stands alone as a key element of their secondary education, preparing all students to become effective creators of a better future.

We aim to develop learners who:

• Understand the fundamentals of how computers work
• Can use a range of hardware and software to complete tasks
• Implement computational thinking techniques to solve problems
• Are able to write computer programs using blocks and text-based languages
• Can apply mathematical skills to data

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