Computer Science and ICT

Computational thinking, which underpins Computer Science, is an integral part of everyday life for every student at Slough & Eton C of E Business and Enterprise College. The development of computational thinking skills can be applied not only to Computer Science, but all areas of education and work that involve problem solving and are therefore vital to the education of every student.

We believe that the study of Computer Science allows every child and young adult, whatever their needs and abilities, to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

Students at Slough & Eton benefit not only from the teaching of qualified and experienced Computer Science specialists but also from the use of up to date computer hardware and software applications, and the experience of engaging, well-resourced lessons designed to stimulate their curiosity, excitement and understanding.  In the school there are four new computer suites dedicated to the teaching of Computer Science, a technology laboratory, the library and further suites for use by other subjects.

KS3

Year 7

  • Unit 1: Intro To The Network
  • Unit 2: How Computers Work
  • Unit 3: Computational Thinking
  • Unit 4: Flowchart Programming
  • Unit 5: Photoshop
  • Unit 6: Microbit

Year 8

  • Unit 1: Games Programming (Scratch)
  • Unit 2: Spreadsheet Modelling
  • Unit 2: Web Awareness
  • Unit 3: HTML & CSS (Remote)
  • Unit 4: Spreadsheet Modelling
  • Unit 5: Python Turtle
  • Unit 6: Computer Crime Unplugged

Year 9

  • Unit 1: Data Rep NEW
  • Unit 2: Cryptography
  • Unit 3: Living in a Digital Society
  • Unit 4: Python
  • Unit 5: Systems Architecture
  • Unit 6: Python Next Steps

KS4

OCR GCSE Computer Science

  • Unit 1: Systems Architecture
  • Unit 2: Data Representation
  • Unit 3: Networks Connections and Protocols
  • Unit 4: Network Security and Systems Software
  • Unit 5: Impacts of Digital Technology
  • Unit 6: Algorithms
  • Unit 7: Programming
  • Unit 8: Logic and Languages

KS5

OCR A level Computer Science

  • (Unit 1) Computer Systems
  • (Unit 2) Algorithms and programming
  • (Unit 3) Programming Project

Cambridge Technicals Introductory Diploma in IT

  • (Unit 1) Fundamentals of IT (mandatory and external examination)
  • (Unit 2) Global Information (mandatory and external examination)
  • (Unit 6) Application design (mandatory and internal assessment)
  • (Unit 12) Mobile Technology (internal assessment)

  • (Unit 17) The Internet of Everything

Enrichment Activities

  • Lunchtime Computer club

Qualifications

KS4

Qualification

Examining Body

GCSE Computer Science

OCR

KS5

Qualification

Examining Body

A Level Computer Science

OCR

Cambridge Technicals Introductory Diploma in IT. (single award)

OCR

 

Staff

Mrs S Fearnley 

Head of Department – sfe@slougheton.com

Mr N Prashar

 Computing Teacher

Mrs D Nash

 Computing Teacher

Mr S Khan

 Computing Teacher