Lacon Childe School more than just a school

The Computing Department at Lacon Childe School understands that the use of technology has become increasingly important in the ever-changing world we live in. We aim to ensure our pupils are competent in the use of technology and give them the skills to enable them to progress into further education and into the world of work. Students enjoy the structured lessons and the opportunities to be creative when problem solving!

We have an excellent team of staff who support our pupils on their Computing journey, please see the following:

KS3 Computing

At KS3 we aim to embed skills and knowledge in three areas including Computer Science, Information Technology and Digital Literacy. Pupils are expected to develop their capability to program using a range of programming techniques and languages so that they have a solid grounding should they wish to progress and study Computer Science at KS4 and above. Pupils will develop skills in Information Technology by completing various projects and creating various digital artefacts.  They will also be able combine software packages to accomplish goals for a given audience as required in KS4 Creative iMedia programme of study. 

KS4 Computing 

At KS4 pupils have the opportunity to study a GCSE in Computer Science with the Creative iMedia programme.  

We know our curriculum is working in the Computing department through our uptake of KS4 computing based qualifications. Students that have been successful in Computing have gone on to study the subject at college and higher level education.  

Teachers collect evidence regularly and pupil progress is tracked using half-termly assessments of individual computing projects. Learning walks are undertaken on a regular basis to identify specific staff requirements and future training needs. Also future developments will involve all pupil work and assessment to be online  and accessible to all.

Please click on this link to view our Curriculum Map