Computer Science

Curriculum intent 

In Computer Science our aim is that all students

• can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation
• can analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated the practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems
• can evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems
• are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology

We believe that delivering a high-quality computer science education equips students to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computer science has deep links with mathematics, science and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems. 

At Sancroft, computing is taught in discreet computing lessons but the use of technology is encouraged to support learning across all curriculum areas. We use The NCCE Computing Curriculum scheme of work to cover the three areas of the Computing National Curriculum: Digital literacy, Computer Science and Information Technology. You can discover more about this at https://teachcomputing.org/curriculum 

The core of computing is computer science, in which students are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. Building on this knowledge and understanding, students are equipped to use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content. Computing also ensures that students become digitally literate – able to use, and express themselves and develop their ideas through, information and communication technology – at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active participants in a digital world. 

Please refer to the Online Safety documents for how this is delivered across the curriculum.

Year 7 schemes of learning 

Year 8 schemes of learning

Year 9 schemes of learning