Interactive Media

IT Faculty Curriculum Intent 

In Computer Science and IT, we want build every student’s character so they are well prepared for the challenges and opportunities presented by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, allowing them to safely and confidently navigate a path to success in a rapidly changing world. In doing so, we aim to close the gap for disadvantaged students and those with SEND, by giving them the resilience to compete and belief in what they can offer. Through a coherent programme of skills development at KS3, we aim to equip all students with the essential skills required for a safe, informed life in the digital age, never falsely assuming they innately understand how to get the best out of technology merely because they have grown up surrounded by it. We aim to close the gap for disadvantaged students and those with SEND by offering specialist skill development and experience with professional software, Through exposure to the power of algorithms and data structures, we will expand students’ knowledge of the underlying systems which drive so many aspects of modern life, enabling them to make informed, rational choices about how they interact with technology.

By threading knowledge of the IT and creative industries through the curriculum, we aim to close the gap for disadvantaged students and those with SEND by ensuring they are aware of the rewarding opportunities on offer in these fields. Through imaginative use of practical coding and applications, we will aim to inspire students to become content creators, not mere consumers. By offering regular opportunities through the curriculum for our disadvantaged students and those with SEND to express their creativity, we aim to close the gap in confidence and understanding of the contribution they could make in this field.

Through challenging them to think about the key ethical questions which are presented by technological development, we will encourage all students to be responsible, considered digital citizens. By exposing our disadvantaged students and those with SEND to some of the big questions about technology, we will help them to build up the cultural capital that will demystify the world of IT and build confidence that will open doors for their future.