Computer Science

Developing Skills for the Digital World

At KEVIGS, our Computing curriculum is designed to give students a strong understanding of computer science and the practical skills to apply it creatively. Students learn to think logically and solve problems using programming, while becoming responsible, confident, and competent users of technology.

At KEVIGS, the aims of our Computing curriculum closely mirror those of the National Curriculum, namely that all students:

• can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms, and data representation;
• can analyse problems in computational terms and have repeated practical experience solving these problems by writing computer programs;
• can evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems;
• are responsible, competent, confident, and creative users of information technology.

Curriculum 

Key Stage 3

In KS3, students are encouraged to think about problems algorithmically before applying programming skills. Tasks are open-ended to allow for experimentation, creativity, and challenge, giving high-achieving learners the opportunity to stretch their skills.

Key Stage 4

In the GCSE years, students study in our state-of-the-art computer laboratories. The curriculum covers architecture, networking, data representation, and ethical issues, alongside programming. Students build on their problem-solving skills and computational thinking, preparing them for the OCR GCSE.

This practical and engaging course encourages creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Students learn to analyse problems, design and test programs, and develop innovative solutions using core Computer Science concepts.