Subject Information - Computer Science

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Within the Computer Science department lessons are taught with a spiral curriculum approach so connections between units can be achieved. We strive to provide learning experiences and environments that give students rich skills and knowledge that reflect those required in society, so they can develop and respond to future challenges. 

Good quality IT skills enable students to engage positively within the modern work place, while Computer Science skills enable students to take an active part in the design, development and creation of new technologies to be used in the world in which they live. The core of the subject is the understanding of how technology works and how it can be developed and utilised. 

We draw and extend understanding from a range of other subjects outside of IT and Computing including Digital Graphics, Maths, and PSHE and embed clear and high-quality literacy and numeracy skills through software development, problem solving and evaluation skills.

Purpose

A Padgate Computer Science student will become;

• Able to Understand the fundamental principles and concepts of Computer Science.
• Able to apply key algorithms, data representation and mathematical skills through practical and theoretical work.
• Able to understand the key components that make up digital systems and how they communicate.
• Able to understand the impacts of digital technology to the individual, wider society, the ethical changes and cultural impacts as well as the positive and negative impacts digital technology has had on the environment.
• Equipped learners with a range of creative media skills and able to develop, in context, desirable, transferable skills in areas such as research, planning and evaluation.
• A resilient learner, taking pride in their work, know how to work safely and efficiently.