Computer Science

Curriculum subject: Computer Science

Curriculum Leader: N.Kiernan
email: n.kiernan@voy.hslt.academy

Curriculum quote:

Curriculum intent

Curriculum sequence/plan/model:

Computer Science – Learning Journey

Computer Science exam board specification: https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/GCSE/Computer%20Science/2020/specification-and-sample-assessments/GCSE_L1_L2_Computer_Science_2020_Specification.pdf

Curriculum opportunities: Key Stage 3

Curriculum implementation:

As an Academy we have a range of clear standards and expectations of our pupils however each subject area has its own individual practices and habits that ensure that it can function to its optimum.

Curriculum delivery: 

In Computer Science, students learn in a variety of different ways. By combining a range of tasks and activities all learning types are catered for, such as visual, auditory, kinesthetic and reading/writing learners. A large amount of work is completed online using a computer, students build up their skills of learning throughout their time at Vale of York Academy.

The shadow curriculum: 

This is how your child can access the scheduled sequence of learning and associated resources to support their learning.

At the start of each week, the lessons for that week are uploaded to google classroom. If a student misses a lesson it is their responsibility to access their google classroom and catch up on the work they have missed.

Supporting your child:

Wider interest: 

• https://isaaccomputerscience.org/?examBoard=all&stage=all – Isaac Computer Science is a website providing revision resources for students aiming to be successful in the GCSE course.
• https://www.youtube.com/@craigndave – Craig’n’dave on YouTube provides free videos covering the entire syllabus for the Edexcel curriculum. Students can use these videos as a different form of learning, during revision.