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• The ICT Team
• Key Stage 3
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• Extra Curricular Activities
• Web Links
• E-Safety

Key Stage 3

Key Stage 3 Information and communication Technology course is designed to teach the pupils the basic skills which they will need, to enable them to understand when to apply these skills and realise the impact ICT has had on society. They will experience all sections of the National Curriculum and follow QCA Programme of study. All sections of the National Curriculum will be followed.

Key Stage 4

ICT qualifications are an essential requirement for a successful career and a necessity in the 21st century. In years 10 & 11 all pupils will experience all parts of the ICT National Curriculum and study towards an ICT OCR Nationals Level 2 qualification. However, pupils can opt to study towards either;

• OCR First Award - equivalent to 1 GCSE C+



• OCR Award - equivalent to 2 GCSE's CC+



• OCR Certificate (full award) - equivalent to 4 GCSE's CCCC+

This course has been developed to recognise learners skills, knowledge and understanding of Information and Communication Technology functions, environments and operations. Pupils carry out a range of tasks that have been designed to recognise their achievements in a modern, practical way that is relevant to the workplace. Pupils will further develop their skills accomplished at KS3 plus develop skills in web authoring, graphics, movie making and animation. There is no examination as the coursework portfolio contributes towards 100% of the overall mark.

"OCR Nationals are fast becoming the preferred vocational qualification in schools, sixth forms and FE colleges." www.ocr.org.uk

Extra Curricular Activities

ICT Club – Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday
The ICT department provide support for pupils after school. This is an opportunity for pupils to work on their targets and complete any unfinished work.

Year 11 – ICT Conference ‘Eurodisney Paris’
The ICT department plus 40 year 11 pupils will be visiting an ICT conference at Eurodisney Paris 04/03/07.

Summer school
The ICT department deliver an ICT Summer school for year 6 pupils aiming to ease transition from primary school. ICT is used to motivate, inspire and raise confidence of pupils.

Web Links

E-Safety

All pupils use computer facilities including Internet access as an essential part of learning, as required by the National Curriculum. A copy of the school's e-safety policy can be obtained from the school. Further advice and guidance on e-safety can be obtained from www.thinkuknow.co.uk