Computing & Digital Learning Curriculum

The core function of the Computing and Digital Literacy Department is to provide a comprehensive all round technical education. We aim for all pupils to make excellent progress in their understanding of computational thinking, as well as being digitally literate.

We understand how the changes in technology are impacting our students’ lives both in and out of school, and so equip pupils with the relevant knowledge to be able to strive with technology and tackle challenges appropriately.

Dedicated computer suites are fitted across the school, and all pupils use Chromebooks and iPads. Each classroom is equipped with interactive whiteboards and televisions.

Our younger pupils will learn how to use different devices, such as tablets, laptops and personal computers, enhancing their fine motor skills, as well as learning logical thinking from a young age. Pupils will learn to use some office-based software using G-Suite and Google Classroom, audio and video recording hardware and software, as well as enhancing their coding and logical thinking skills.

The older pupils will learn enhanced use of office software, creating their own programs using block coding and moving onto textual programming, as well as learning the theory around computing. They also learn to create and code physical devices, making use of input and output, and take on a multi-software, data-driven, decision-making project.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Outside of the classroom, the department offers extra-curricular clubs such as Advanced Coding, MTech and Touch Typing.

The department runs an annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Day, several competitions throughout the year, computing-based trips.