Team Leader ICT – Mrs Janet Thirlwall

KEY STAGE 3

In Years 7 & 8 pupils experience the use of a variety of software which includes presentations, databases, spreadsheets, simple programming using Logotron and Flowol and movie making, building their knowledge of ICT and its use in society.

In Year 9 pupils spend part of the year studying for the Functional Skills exam in ICT.  This involves learning a variety of practical skills.  The exams last for two hours and are taken on the computer in either January or March.  The rest of the year pupils complete creative group projects using desk top publishing, movie making or animation.

More information about the Functional Skills exam can be found on the Edexcel Website: 

KEY STAGE 4

Pupils follow the OCR course in GCSE ICT.  In Year 10 they will develop knowledge and understanding of ICT and the impact that it has on them and society. They will study current ICT technology but also be aware of any emerging technologies.  This knowledge is tested in a one hour exam.  They also have to complete a series of controlled assessment tasks set by the board.  

In Year 11 they continue to study a range of ICT systems in a business or organisational context.  They also have practical work in the form of a larger task.  They have the choice of two methods of solution, one ICT based and one programming based.  They have a second one hour exam at the end of the year.

More information about the course can be found on the OCR website: