Computing
We follow the recommended Computing programme of study from the Department of Education.
Click here for a link to the full programme.
Computing is made up of 3 subjects:
Digital Literacy
(word-processing, presenting, analysing data and media)
Information Technology
(searching, e-safety and networking)
Computer Science
(understanding algorithms and programming)
Overview of our favourite apps
Listed below are some of our favourite computing websites:
Searchable site of thousands of quality teaching resources, interactive resources, homework, exam and revision help. Useful for teachers, pupils and parents.
BBC bitesize
Great for explanations, videos and games on the three key subjects.
Good explanation about algorithms
SCRATCH from MIT
Link to the MIT website that hosts SCRATCH.
A good place to view other people's programs and write your own.
LightBot
Fun site using simple commands to make a robot move round a screen
