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 Advanced National in IT: Data Analytics L3, Extended certificate H119

Exam Units:
  • F200 Fundamentals of Data Analytics
  • F201 Big Data and Machine Learning
Coursework Units
  • F202 spreadsheet Modelling
  • F205 Data Visualisation
  • F206 Data and Digital Marketing

Enrichment Activities

  • Lunchtime Computer club
  • Lunchtime touch typing club

Qualifications

KS4

Qualification

Examining Body

GCSE Computer Science

OCR

KS5

Qualification

Examining Body

A Level Computer Science

OCR
Cambridge Advanced National in IT: Data Analytics L3, Extended certificate H119

OCR

 

Staff

Mrs S Fearnley 

Head of Department – sfe@slougheton.com

Mrs P Vohra

 Computing Teacher

Mrs P Verma

 Computing Teacher

Mr S Khan

 Computing Teacher