KS3 - KS4
Core KS4 GCSE Course Content Common KS4 Vocational Course Content
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Using computers safely, effectively and responsibly Introduction to coding through Kodu Control system with Flowol First Steps in Small Basic Spreadsheet modelling Programming with Gamemaker Games programming in Scratch App development in AppShed Understanding computers Creating a video Introduction to Python HTML and website development Computer crime and cyber security Networks AI and machine learning Database development Graphics Animation in Flash Sound manipulation in Audacity Modelling in Small Basic Computational thinking and logic Python: Next steps
SequencingOur KS3 series of units has been written to satisfy the National Curriculum for Computing whilst providing an ideal foundation for academic and vocational qualifications at KS4. School and department leaders are advised to have a clear rationale behind the skills and content delivered at KS3 in order to provide the strongest foundation for courses further up the school, and in life and work beyond the classroom.
Sequencing skills and content
See pgonline.co.uk/resources/ks3 for further information
KS3 Teaching Units
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