Business & Computing

Business & Computing Department

 

Staff

• Mr S Mort - Curriculum Leader
• Miss D Lockhart
• Mrs K Townsend

 

Computers

• There are three ICT suites in Business & Computing as well as suites in Geography, Science, Technology and the Learning Resource Centre
• Over 400 computers in school connected via a Windows network.
• Computer rooms within the Business & Computing Department are open during lunchtime (1.40pm to 2.10pm) and after school for student use – a timetable is displayed on the doors of rooms 33, 35 and 37
• A pass must be obtained from Mr Mort at break time to use the computer rooms at lunchtime

Lessons

• In Years 7, 8 and 9, students will follow the Key Stage 3 Curriculum
  • In Year 7, students will be taught Core ICT skills in Desktop Publishing, Word Processing, Presentation skills, File Management, Email and Internet research
• Each class receives three lessons of Computing over a two week period.
• In Years 10 and 11, students can opt for extra specialist courses:-
  • GCSE Business
  • GCSE Computer Science
• There is always 1 computer per student
• There is a wide range of ICT used across the Curriculum – in all subjects

Key Stage 3 Curriculum

Year Topic	7	8	9
1	Orientation Learn how to navigate the school network and basic IT skills	Computers & Networks Learn how computers process instructions and data	Python Programming Learn how to code using a text based language
2	Online Safety Learn how to become a Digital Citizen	Spreadsheets Learn how to use a spreadsheet for calculations	Introduction to Business Learn the basic fundamentals of a business
3	Databases Learn how to use a database	Flowol Learn how to design a sequence of events for a given problem	App Development Learn how to create an app for a smartphone
4	Modelling Learn how computers are used to for simulating real world events	Databases Learn how databases are created and use them for big data	Computer Crime & Cyber Security Learn how to stay safe online
5	Scratch Learn how to program using a visual language	Websites Learn how to create a website	Networks Learn how computers can be connected
6	Core Skills Learn how to use MS Office applications	Small Basic Learn how to code using a text based language	Graphics Learn how to create images using graphic design software
7	History of Computers & Logo Design Learn where computers came from and how to create a company logo	Algorithms and Micro:bits Learn how to solve logic problems and create programs	Spreadsheets Learn how to use a spreadsheet for calculations

 

Key Stage 4

GCSE Business

Students are studying the Edexcel (2017) specification and the course covers the following topics:

Theme 1:	Enterprise and Entrepreneurship	Spotting a Business Opportunity
Putting a Business Idea into Practice	Making the Business Effective	Understanding External Influences on Business
Theme 2:	Growing the Business	Making Marketing Decisions
Making Operational Decisions	Making Financial Decisions	Making Human Resource Decisions

 

Assessment is by examination in Year 11

• Paper 1: Investigating Small Business (1.5 hours) (50%)
• Paper 2: Building a Business (1.5 hours) (50%)

GCSE Computer Science

Students follow the AQA (2016) Specification and the course covers the following topics:

Fundamentals of Algorithms	Programming	Fundamentals of Data Representation	Computer Systems
Fundamentals of Computer Networks	Fundamentals of Cyber Security	Ethical, Legal and Environmental Impacts of Digital Technology on Wider Society including Issues of Privacy	Aspects of Software Development

 

Assessment is by examination in Year 11

• Paper 1: Computational Thinking and Problem Solving – Written Exam (1.5 hours) (50%)
• Paper 2: Written Assessment – Written Exam (1.5 hours) (50%)
• Programming Project (20 hours)
• AQA GCSE Computer Science is a nationally recognised qualification that is supported by Microsoft

Software

Free Internet access for all students via broadband. Secure filtering measures are in place to prevent access to any unsuitable material

Microsoft Office 2016 (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Word) are the main programs

Students also have their own school email accounts using Office 365

 

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