KS3 Computer Science

The aim of the KS3 Computer Science curriculum at CFS is to engage students with the fundamental principles and concepts of Computer Science. It provides students with the opportunity to become familiar with Computational Thinking methods and encourages students to think creatively, innovatively and logically. Also, by the end of KS3 students will all know how and where to report any E-Safety concerns and are taught to keep everyone safe both now and in the future rather than just themselves in the here and now. Cyberbullying, Grooming, Radicalisation, Sexting and Digital Footprint are all covered in the curriculum. 

The Schemes of Work in KS3 have been designed directly with KS4 in mind. Each Scheme of Work covers parts of the Computer Science curriculum which aim to provide students with a foundation knowledge of key concepts which they can then go on to further develop in KS4. The range of topics delivered within the KS3 curriculum ensures students gain some exposure to both areas of the Computer Science curriculum covering both programming and theory topics and therefore has been designed to specifically prepare students for their practical and theoretical areas in KS4 Computer Science.