Computing/ICT

INTENT
The intent of the Computing/ ICT curriculum at Archers Brook is to develop confident Digital Citizens by using accessible challenging and engaging projects to empower pupils promote the productive use of ICT whilst at the same time feel safe and secure when using various technology, software and Internet applications.

The Computing ICT/ Curriculum is designed to allow all pupils at Archers Brook to make progress through a sequenced approach and be suitably challenged within realistic situations, not only in the classroom but via links to external agencies to promote enrichment and engagement for pupils.

IMPLEMENTATION
Pupils are taught Computing/ ICT as a core subject at Archers Brook. Lessons are carefully planned to stimulate pupils’ thoughts and address common misconceptions. The curriculum can be summarised using the following categories; Computer Science, Information Technology, Digital literacy. This allows pupils to make connections between individual topics, as well as understand how the knowledge and skills in these areas will be expected of them in real life situations.

All pupils take an active participation in their learning with subject teachers communicating high expectations, enthusiasm and passion when delivering curriculum content. This is effect inspires pupils to produce the best work they can and allows all pupils to make progress over time.

IMPACT

Pupils at Archers Brook will be able to demonstrate excellent understanding of important concepts in ICT and have the confidence to transfer their skills to a wide range of software applications and technology suitable to their age range and ability levels.
Pupils will be independent users of ICT and show high level of imagination, creativity and innovation in their application of skills in ICT.
Pupils will be positive confident and independent Digital Citizens and will be able to keep themselves safe when using the Internet and digital devices.

WHAT WE DO IN KEY STAGE 2 AND 3

Pupils have one hour of timetabled sessions in KS2 each week, KS3 have two hours of timetabled sessions each week and cover the following:

Year 5	Year 6	Year 7	Year 8	Year 9
HAT 1
E-Safety	E-Safety	E-Safety	E-Safety	E-Safety
HAT 2
Sharing Information Search Engines	Sharing Information Search Engines	Computers	Networks: From Semaphores to the Internet	Development for the Web (HTML)
HAT 3
Scratch tinker and joke & Algorithms & Super Hero Coding/ Hour of code Dance	Variables in Games	Pseudocode/ Scratch Programming Essentials Part 1	Algorithms & Kodu	Representing images & Magazine Design
HAT 4
Inputs/Outputs/ Makey Makey & Artie DL Word Skills	Artie & Sensing DL Word Skills	Programming Essentials in Scratch P11 & Makey Makey DL - PPT Skills	Introduction to Python Programming	Python Numbers & Binary Numbers
HAT 5
2D Shapes & Animation DL Word Skills	Video Editing DL Word Skills	Animation DL Web Quest	3D Paint & Animation DL -PPT Skills	Sketchup DL-Excel
HAT 6
Data Dash	Flat File Databases	Computational Thinking	Boolean Logic DL -Word Skills	E-Safety online course

*Digital Literacy lessons are also built into the curriculum to develop pupils Microsoft Office skills. This is done within modules or as one off skills lessons during each half term.

WHAT WE DO IN KEY STAGE 4

Pupils in Key Stage four study for 2.5 hours per week. They study NCFE -Occupational studies for the workplace. This course develops students skills for the workplace and prepares them for post Archers Brook college/ workplace settings. Students study a range of modules that develop essential skills for future employment. This results in one of the following qualifications: ELC, L1 or Level 2 Qualification. All students in KS4 also complete a certified Online E-Safety course via the Online Safety Alliance.

Year 10	Year 11
HAT 1
ELC - Using Telephone and Potocopier & Problem Solving U46&U71 L1 - Understandong Business Communication U40 L2 - Communication Skills for Business U25	ELC- Using Telephone and Potocopier & Problem Solving U46&U71 L2 - Web Design Skills U23& U24
HAT 2
ELC - Using the Internet & Email Skills U49 L1 - IT User Fundamentals & Email Skills U39 L2 - Using Emails U28	ELC- Spreadsheet Skills U48 L2 - Presentation Skills U57
HAT 3
ELC - Using the Internet & Email Skills U49 L1 - IT User Fundamentals & Email Skills U39 L2 - Using Emails U28	ELC- Displaying Travel Information (Word Skills) U 55 L2 - Word Skills U29
HAT 4
ELC - Displaying Travel Information & Word Skills U55 L1 - Displaying Travel Information & Word Skills U54 & U49 L2 - Word Skills U29	E-Safety Online Course
HAT 5
ELC - Displaying Travel Information (Word Skills) U55 L1 - Displaying Travel Information & Word Skills U54 & U49 L2 - Word Skills U29	Any unfinished tasks completed before study leave commences
HAT 6
E-Safety Online Course

EXTRA-CURRICULAR

Students are encouraged to use 'Nitro Type' in residence,at home and during gained time in school. A competition across all year groups runs and there are half termly rewards for 'Typer of the term'. Strong links are forged with Cheshire Police and workshops and assemblies are held with regards to postive internet use, Knife crime and cyber security.

All students have the opportunity to take part in Internet Safety week each year and engage with activities both inside and outside of school to promote E-Safety awarenss. This has been a great success and we have achieved a Guinness World Record award and WON the Cheshire Schools Hate Crime media competition.

DIGITAL SCHOOL CHAMPIONS

This is our Digital School Champions team for Archers Brook. We are currently completing the Childnet Digital Leaders Programme so that students are confident with all areas of Digital Safety. They can help and support other members of the school community. Well done TEAM!!!

SHARP REPORTING SYSTEM

You can access our online Sharp reporting tool by following the link below:

Archer Brook Sharp System