Ridgewood Community High School

Computing at Ridgewood

At Ridgewood we strive to embed Computing across the curriculum. Students in all Key Stages are encouraged to use Computing to develop their skills and knowledge based on Pre-Key Stage and Y1-Y6 outcomes.

Computing is taught as part of a topic based curriculum in key stage 3.

Computing is referred to as ICT in key stage 4. OCR Entry Level ICT and ASDAN Supporting Aspirations: Independent Living Using my technology are the qualification pathways.

Computing in key stage 5 is embedded across the curriculum and the emphasis is on preparing for adulthood. ICT skills are developed within the Post 16 IDL Computer Literacy and Numeracy programme, AQA Unit Award Scheme and evidencing the Duke of Edinburgh youth awards programme.

Examples of skills taught and applied across the curriculum:

· Information Technology word processing, creating images, taking and using photographs and video, creating music and animations, using and creating databases.

· Computing understand what algorithms are used for.

· Digital literacy particularly how to use technology safely.

· Switching and assistive technology.