Key Stage 3

Python programming
Interpreting and reading code
Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of key topics in the GCSE specification, including: Problem solving, Programming, Data, Computers, Communication and the internet and the bigger picture(environment, privacy, security)
Explanation, analysis and comparison, giving the pros and cons of a number of computing topics
A high level of study skills needed to be able to independently record lesson topics, revise topics and recall the knowledge in assessments and mock examinations
Undertaking of an advanced programming project in Python, keeping a log of edits, tests and planning tools used to create the project

By the end of year 9, students should be able to:

Retrieve factual knowledge of what makes up a computer system and the important pieces of hardware
Understand and demonstrate an understanding of what a computer network is and show understanding of how they work
Show an understanding of different types of networks and the advantages and disadvantages of them
Show secure understanding of algorithms, flowcharts and pseudocode
Understand what is meant by abstraction and decomposition
Demonstrate and display a more accurate understanding of binary and binary mathematics
Create increasingly advanced programs in Python programming language, using variables, selection, loops and subprograms
Use more effective selection statements and data structures in their Python programs

By the end of year 8, students should be able to:

Develop factual knowledge of what makes up a computer system and some important pieces of hardware
Understand and demonstrate an understanding of what a computer network is and show a basic understanding of how they work
Have some knowledge of different types of networks and the advantages and disadvantages of them
Show some understanding of algorithms, flowcharts and pseudocode
Understand what is meant by abstraction and decomposition.
Demonstrate some understanding of binary and binary mathematics
Create more advanced programs in Python programming language using variables, selection and loops
To read and interpret more advanced programming code

By the end of year 7, students should be able to:

Show an understanding of digital skills, including saving and creating files
Show and recognise how to use a network effectively, using logins and passwords
Understand the importance of a computer device fitting to the input output process model
Understand and show the differences between hardware, software and types
Show a basic understanding of flow charts and algorithms
Demonstrate familiarity with binary and binary arithmetic.
Show and understand the concepts of programming languages
Create and edit their own programs in Scratch and Python