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St Chad’s Catholic and Church of England High School KS3 Programme of Study Subject: Computer Science Year group: Y7 Term Data collection dates Programme of study Key assessments Michaelmas Sep – Oct ASSESSMENT WINDOW 1 WB 05/10/15 23/10/15 Attainment & forecast Welcome to St Chad’s Introduction savings, set up folders, Health and Safety, Classroom Rules How to log on and secure passwords ESafety Microsoft office and its uses Cybercrime Name the major Acts concerning computer use Describe briefly some of the dangers of putting personal data on social networking sites Describe briefly ways of protecting online identity and how to report concerns Baseline assessment &Esafety review Christmas Nov – Dec ASSESSMENT WINDOW 2 WB 07/12/15 Cybercrime Identify some of the signs of fraudulent emails and respond appropriately Adhere to Copyright Law when using written text, downloading music etc. List some of the Health and Safety hazards associated with computer use Describe how to safely dispose of an old computer Class teacher assessment based on intervention Assessment 2 review Understanding Computers learning Epiphany Jan – Feb ASSESSMENT WINDOW 3 WB 29/02/16 08/01/16 Attainment & forecast Games Programming in Scratch Understand and create code using simple programming code Design simple algorithms to solve problems Sequence instructions in order to make things happen Assessment 3 Unit assessment Annotation of work to analyse game Easter Mar – April ASSESSMENT WINDOW 4 yrs 79,10 18/03/16 Attainment & forecast Games Programming in Scratch Use variables in programming structures Assemble code in procedural blocks Create loops and other actions using programming code Identify and use screen objects in their own Scratch game Testing 23/3/15 Games Programming in Scratch end of unit Assessment Whitsun May – June Understanding Computers Introduction savings, set up folders, Health and Safety, Classroom Rules Hardware and Software – What makes up a computer and why? Create a diagram for the computers ‘brain’ the CPU Central Processing unit Using Computers Safely Assessment 1

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St Chad’s Catholic and Church of England High School     

KS3 Programme of Study           Subject:   Computer Science           Year group: Y7 

Term  Data collection dates 

Programme of study  Key assessments 

Michaelmas Sep – Oct 

 ASSESSMENT WINDOW 1 

WB 05/10/15 

 23/10/15  Attainment & forecast 

Welcome to St Chad’s Introduction ‐ savings, set up folders, Health and Safety, Classroom Rules How to log on and secure passwords E‐Safety Microsoft office and its uses   Cybercrime Name the major Acts concerning computer use Describe briefly some of the dangers of putting personal data on social networking sites Describe briefly ways of protecting online identity and how to report concerns 

Baseline assessment & E‐safety review 

Christmas Nov – Dec 

 ASSESSMENT WINDOW 2 

WB 07/12/15 

 

  

Cybercrime Identify some of the signs of fraudulent emails and respond appropriately  Adhere to Copyright Law when using written text, downloading music etc. List some of the Health and Safety hazards associated with computer use Describe how to safely dispose of an old computer  

Class teacher assessment based on 

intervention   

Assessment 2 review Understanding 

Computers learning  

Epiphany Jan – Feb 

ASSESSMENT WINDOW 3 

WB 29/02/16 

 

08/01/16 Attainment & forecast  

Games Programming in Scratch Understand and create code using simple programming code  Design simple algorithms to solve problems Sequence instructions in order to make things happen 

Assessment 3  Unit assessment  

Annotation of work to analyse game 

Easter Mar – April ASSESSMENT WINDOW 4  yrs 7‐9,10 

   18/03/16 Attainment & forecast 

Games Programming in Scratch Use variables in programming structures Assemble code in procedural blocks Create loops and other actions using programming code Identify and use screen objects in their own Scratch game Testing   

23/3/15 Games Programming 

in Scratch end of unit Assessment 

Whitsun May – June 

 

   

Understanding Computers Introduction ‐ savings, set up folders, Health and Safety, Classroom Rules Hardware and Software – What makes up a computer and why? Create a diagram for the computers ‘brain’ the CPU Central Processing unit   

Using Computers Safely 

Assessment 1  

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St Chad’s Catholic and Church of England High School     

Trinity Jun – July 

 

 08/07/16 Attainment 

Understanding Computers Understanding Binary  Binary Addition Use Alphanumeric characters and special symbols as a language Storage Devices in detail Convergence and New Technologies   

Using Computers Safely 

Assessment 2  

 

 

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St Chad’s Catholic and Church of England High School     

KS3 Programme of Study    Subject: Computer Science Music Festival (on a rolling term)  

                                                                                 Year group: Y8 

Term  Data collection dates 

Programme of study  Key assessments 

Michaelmas Sep – Oct 

 ASSESSMENT WINDOW 1 

WB 05/10/15 

 23/10/15  Attainment & forecast 

Investigation. Research music festivals, audience and purpose.  Logo  Teaser Video Plan. Create a storyboard.   Teaser Video (create) Produce final video using appropriate software.  Digital Flyer (plan) Produce a visualisation diagram showing layout and flyer content.    

 Doddle multimedia review  Written assessment (Review)  

Christmas Nov – Dec 

 ASSESSMENT WINDOW 2 

WB 07/12/15 

 

  

Digital Flyer (create) Produce final flyer using appropriate software  Mobile app (plan) Create a visual plan showing layout and content.   Mobile app (create) Produce app prototype using appropriate software.   Promo Clip (create) Plan using a storyboard to show content.  Produce final clip using appropriate software.   

 Written assessment (Review)  

Epiphany Jan – Feb 

ASSESSMENT WINDOW 3 

WB 29/02/16 

 

   08/01/16 Attainment & forecast  

Investigation. Research music festivals, audience and purpose.   Logo. Create a unique logo to represent the festival.  Teaser Video (plan) Create a visual plan showing layout and content.    Teaser Video (create) Produce final video using appropriate software.   Digital Flyer (plan)  Produce final flyer using appropriate software   

 Doddle multimedia review  Written assessment (Review)  

Easter Mar – April ASSESSMENT WINDOW 4 yrs 7‐9,10 

   18/03/16 Attainment & forecast 

Digital Flyer (create) Produce final flyer using appropriate software  Mobile app (plan) Create a visual plan showing layout and content.   Mobile app (create) Produce app prototype using appropriate software.   

Doddle multimedia review 

 Written assessment (Review)  

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Whitsun May – June 

 

   

Investigation. Research music festivals, audience and purpose.   Logo. Create a unique logo to represent the festival.  Teaser Video (plan) Create a visual plan showing layout and content.    Teaser Video (create) Produce final video using appropriate software.   Digital Flyer (plan)  Produce final flyer using appropriate software   

Doddle multimedia review  Written assessment (Review)  

Trinity Jun – July 

 

 08/07/16 Attainment  

Digital Flyer (create) Produce final flyer using appropriate software  Mobile app (plan) Create a visual plan showing layout and content.   Mobile app (create) Produce app prototype using appropriate software.   

 Written assessment (Review)  

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St Chad’s Catholic and Church of England High School     

KS4 Programme of Study          Subject: GCSE ICT               Year group: 11 

Term  Data collection dates 

Programme of study Key assessment

Michaelmas Sep – Oct 

 Walking Talking Mock 21/9/15‐25/9/15  Mocks 5/10/15‐9/10/15 

 

Attainment & forecast     

Exam Material: Unit 1 Living in a Digital World  TB2 – Shop and Drop Explore the use of the internet to buy and pay for goods. The use of usernames, passwords and other security measures when accessing online systems. Security issues that arise when information is transmitted and stored digitally. How and why organisations operate online; impact of the internet on the way organisations do business Targeted marketing and personalisation techniques Legislation relating to the use of ICT, including copyright and data protection 

Mock Exam covering this section of the unit. 

  Christmas Nov – Dec 

 3/11/15 ‐5/11/15 Resit 

evenings  

7/12/15 Mocks 

  

Full reportY11   

Exam Material: Unit 1 Living in a Digital World  TB3 – My Time Explore internet-enhanced home entertainment. How to select suitable devices/features to meet particular needs Equipment needed to create a home

network; benefits and drawbacks of wired versus wireless connections

The purpose and target audience for digital devices; ways in which digital devices are used by individuals in their daily lives The impact on lifestyles and behaviour of the availability of goods and services online

Mock Exam covering this section of the unit. 

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The significance of bandwidth and latency, and their impact on the ‘user experience’ Health and safety risks associated with digital devices and how to contain them; responsible use of digital devices 

Epiphany Jan – Feb 

ASSESSMENT WINDOW 19/1/15 

Y11 + 13 Mocks  Attainment & forecast  8/1/16   Year 11 Reports 

Exam Material: Unit 1 Living in a Digital World  TB4 – My Space 

Explore Internet technologies and services that support working, learning and socialising online.

Effective use of search engines, validity of results, searching techniques.

Ways in which ICT is used to communicate and collaborate on a global scale

The impact of the internet on employment and working practices; collaborative working

The features, functions and target audience of different forms of online communities

Security issues that arise when information is transmitted and stored digitally

privacy issues associated with the use of ICT

The advantages and disadvantages of hosted applications software versus locally installed software

How commercial software producers can respond to the challenge of software as a service

FULL MOCK EXAMINATION 

Easter Mar – April ASSESSMENT WINDOW 

 

Attainment & forecast 18/3/16 

Exam Material: Unit 1 Living in a Digital World  TB5 – Anytime, Anywhere The impact on society of the widespread use of networks and the ability of individuals to access networks anywhere The purpose of and target audience for digital devices; ways in which digital devices are used by individuals in their daily lives (learning and earning, leisure, shopping and money

Mock Exam covering this section of the unit. 

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management, health and wellbeing and on the move). Features of digital devices (portability, performance, storage, user interface, connectivity, media support, energy consumption, expansion capability, security features, applications); multi-functional devices, e.g. mobile phones that include a camera, have limited game playing functionality and sometimes GPS Methods of connecting devices (device to device, device to internet, device to peripherals) Commonly used communication protocols (VoIP, POP, IMAP, SMTP, HTTP/S) The use of usernames, passwords and other security measures when accessing online systems Sustainability issues and ways of minimising/mitigating the environmental impact of ICT  

Whitsun May – June ASSESSMENT WINDOW 20/6/16 

  Exam Material: Unit 1 Living in a Digital World  Entire Exam content – Revision techniques, exam style techniques. 

Mock Exam ‐ complete past paper exam.  

Trinity Jun – July 

ASSESSMENT WINDOW 

 

 Assessment Data in 7/7/16 

Pupils will have completed exam for this unit for June 2016.  

Controlled Assessment work to be submitted to exam board.  Complete unit 1 Summer exam.  

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St Chad’s Catholic and Church of England High School     

KS4 Programme of Study          Subject: GCSE Computer Science      Year group: 9 

Term  Data collection dates 

Programme of study Key assessment

Michaelmas Sep – Oct 

 

Progress & Prediction  Assessment Week 1  5/10/15  Data deadline 23/10/15  

Understand the requirements for writing program code.  Understanding how to develop program code and constructs, data types, structures, input/output, operators and subprograms.     Weekly programming sessions ‐ ● Python 

Mock Exam – Focus on theory covered this term. 

Christmas Nov – Dec 

  

Progress and Prediction  Assessment Week 2 7/12/15   Data deadline 8/1/16 

Understand the requirements for writing program code.  Understanding how to develop program code and constructs, data types, structures, input/output, operators and subprograms.     Weekly programming sessions ‐ ● Python 

 Mock Exam – Focus on theory covered this term. 

Epiphany Jan – Feb 

 

Progress and Prediction   

Understanding of what algorithms are, what they are used for and how they work; ability to interpret, amend and create algorithms.  Understanding of binary representation, data representation, data storage and compression, encryption and databases.   

Mock Exam – Focus on theory covered this term. 

Easter Mar – April 

 

Assessment Week 3 29/2/16  Data deadline 18/3/16  

Understanding of components of computer systems; ability to construct truth tables, produce logic statements and read and interpret pseudo‐code  

Mock Exam – Focus on theory covered this term. 

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Whitsun May – June 

 

  Understand the requirements for writing program code.  Understanding how to develop program code and constructs, data types, structures, input/output, operators and subprograms.  

Mock Exam – Focus on theory covered this term. 

Trinity Jun – July 

 

Progress and Prediction Assessment Week 4 20/6/16  Data deadline 8/7/16 

Understand the requirements for writing program code.  Understanding how to develop program code and constructs, data types, structures, input/output, operators and subprograms.  

  Mock Exam – Focus on theory covered this term. 

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KS3 Programme of Study    Subject: Computer Science ECDL  

Term  Data collection dates 

Programme of study  Key assessments 

Michaelmas Sep – Oct 

 ASSESSMENT WINDOW 1 

WB 05/10/15 

 23/10/15  Attainment & forecast 

Presentations  Using the application (1.1 / 1.2)  Developing a presentation (2.1/2.2/2.3)  Graphical objects (5.1/5.2)  

  

Practical assessment 

Christmas Nov – Dec 

 ASSESSMENT WINDOW 2 

WB 07/12/15 

 

  

Presentations  Charts (4.1/4.2)  Text (3.1/3.2/3.3/3.4) Prepare outputs(6.1/6.2)   

 Practical assessment 

Epiphany Jan – Feb 

ASSESSMENT WINDOW 3 

WB 29/02/16 

 

   08/01/16 Attainment & forecast  

Spreadsheets Using the application (1.1/1.2) Cells (2.1/2.2/2.3) Managing worksheets (3.1/3.2) Formulas and functions (4.1/4.2)   

  

Practical assessment 

Easter Mar – April ASSESSMENT WINDOW 4 yrs 7‐9,10 

   18/03/16 Attainment & forecast 

Spreadsheets Formatting (5.1/5.2/5.3) Charts (6.1/6.2) Prepare outputs (7.1/7.2 

 Practical assessment  

Whitsun May – June 

 

   

Word Processing  Using the application (1.1 / 1.2)  Document creation (2.1/2.2) Formatting (3.1/3.2/3.3)   

   

Trinity Jun – July 

 

 08/07/16 Attainment  

Word Processing  Objects (4.1/4.2/4.3) Mail merge (5.1/5.2) Prepare outputs (6.1/6.2) 

  

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KS4 Programme of Study          Subject: GCSE Computer Science      Year group: 10 

Term  Data collection dates 

Programme of study Key assessment

Michaelmas Sep – Oct 

 

Progress & Prediction  Assessment Week 1  5/10/15  Data deadline 23/10/15   

Understand the requirements for writing program code.  Understanding how to develop program code and constructs, data types, structures, input/output, operators and subprograms.     Weekly programming sessions ‐ ● Python 

Mock Exam 

Christmas Nov – Dec 

  

Progress and Prediction  Assessment Week 2 7/12/15   Data deadline 8/1/16 

Understand the requirements for writing program code.  Understanding how to develop program code and constructs, data types, structures, input/output, operators and subprograms.     Weekly programming sessions ‐ ● Python 

 Mock Exam 

Epiphany Jan – Feb 

 

Progress and Prediction  29/2/16 Y10 Mocks 

Controlled Assessment 

Controlled assessment 1 

 

‐ Design of solution (9marks) 

‐ Solution Development (9marks) 

1 hour weekly tutorials on ‘Python’ 

Controlled Assessment  29/2/16 MOCK EXAMINATION 

Easter Mar – April 

 

Assessment Week 3 29/2/16  Data deadline 18/3/16  

Controlled Assessment 

Controlled assessment  1 

 

‐ Programming Techniques used (36 

marks) continue into next term. 

1 hour weekly tutorials on ‘Python’ 

Controlled Assessment 

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Whitsun May – June 

 

  Controlled Assessment 

Controlled assessment 1  

‐ Programming Techniques Used (36 marks)  

1 hour weekly tutorials on ‘Python’ 

Controlled Assessment 

Trinity Jun – July 

 

Progress and Prediction Assessment Week 4 20/6/16  Data deadline 8/7/16 

Controlled Assessment 

Controlled assessment 1  ‐ Testing and Evaluation (9Marks) 

1 hour weekly tutorials on ‘Python’ 

Controlled Assessment   Assessment of completed Controlled assessment. 

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KS4 Programme of Study                  Subject: Business Communication systems                                                                                                                                      Year group: 11 

Term  Data collection dates 

Programme of study Key assessment

Michaelmas Sep – Oct 

 Walking Talking Mocks 21/9/15‐24/09/15 

  

Assessment week 5/10 – 9/10/15 

  

23/10/15 Attainment & forecast  

1.1 Selection and Use of Appropriate Software for

Business Purposes types of data uses of data presentation of data

1.2 Using Appropriate Software: Word Processing

create a document for business purposes

use a range of fonts and page layouts

use a range of graphics

combine text and graphics

1.3 Using Appropriate Software: Spreadsheets

create a spreadsheet for a business purpose

manipulate data

use single and multiple (linked) sheets to create tables

key in labels, values, formulae and functions

create and apply validation rules

use conditional formatting

  

Assessment 1 

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create charts

1.4 Using Appropriate Software: Databases

design and create appropriate data capture forms  

design and create database tables

sort records using single or multiple criteria

search records using single or multiple criteria

filter records data and create reports.

Christmas Nov – Dec 

   

Resits  3/11‐

5/11/15  

Walking Talking Mocks 30/11‐4/12/15 

 7/12‐

11/12/15 Assessment 

Week     

  

1.5 Using Appropriate Software: Graphics

create graphics

edit graphics

combine text and graphics

1.6 Using Appropriate Software: Presentation

Software

create slide(s) for a business presentation

create transitions and animations

modify presentations

create presenter notes

create handouts.

1.7 Using Appropriate Software: Web Authoring

Assessment 2 

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create a business web page

animate text

create hyperlinks. 

Epiphany Jan – Feb 

ASSESSMENT WINDOW 

 18/1‐

21/1/15 Resit Evenin 

 

8/1/16 Assessment Data    

Revision 

1.1 The Business Environment

aims and objectives of business

the criteria for judging the success of the business

the influence of stakeholders.

1.2 Business Administration

the role of administration

how administration supports the main business functions

the importance of accuracy in the preparation,

storage and retrieval of information

job roles

routine and non-routine tasks

routine and non-routine decision making

prioritising and planning

1.3 Workplace Organisation

different kinds of working environment

advantages and disadvantages of different office layouts

 

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impact of modern developments on working practices

•ergonomics

•sustainability

1.4 Health and Safety at Work

the importance of health and safety in the workplace.

1.5 ICT Data Systems in Business

data sources

data input devices

data storage devices

data output devices

1.6 Security of Data

methods of protecting data

data protection legislation.

 

Easter Mar – April ASSESSMENT WINDOW 23/3/15 

 22/4/15 Y11 Attainment & forecast 

2.1 Recruitment and selection of Staff

contracts of employment

methods of internal and external recruitment

job description and person specification

2.2 Training

methods of training

induction

 

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in-house training

off-the-job training.

2.3 Rewarding Staff

methods of remuneration other forms of reward.

2.4 Employment Rights and Responsibilities

equal opportunities.

3.1 The Purpose of Communication

the importance of communication

the benefits of communication.

3.2 Communication Systems

the process of communication

channels of communication

methods of communication

choosing the most appropriate communication medium

barriers to communication

3.3 The Importance of ICT in Business

Communications

uses of applications software

use of local and wide area networks, including

intranet and the internet.

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3.4 The Internet and E-Commerce

the purpose of a website

business opportunities

business risks 

Whitsun May – June ASSESSMENT WINDOW 11/5/15 

     

Trinity Jun – July 

ASSESSMENT WINDOW 29/6/15 

  

   

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KS4 Programme of Study          Subject: Computer Science          Year group: 11 

Term  Data collection dates 

Programme of study Key assessment

Michaelmas Sep – Oct 

 

Progress & Prediction  Assessment Week 1  5/10/15  Data deadline 23/10/15  

Controlled Assessment –2 Web Design Design of solution (9marks) 

‐ Show an understanding of what the 

problem involves with reference to 

the user’s needs.  

‐ Produce an overview plan that 

shows how the problem is to be 

solved.  

‐ Produce pseudo code (or suitable 

alternative) showing the main 

blocks within the proposed 

solution.  

Controlled Assessment work 

Christmas Nov – Dec 

  

Progress and Prediction   Assessment Week 2 7/12/15   Data deadline 8/1/16  

Controlled Assessment – 2 Web Design Solution Development (9marks) 

‐ Show evidence of an understanding 

of how the final solution meets the 

needs of the user.  

‐ Produce annotated code that 

demonstrates an understanding of 

the programming techniques used.  

Controlled Assessment work 

Epiphany Jan – Feb 

 

Progress and Prediction   

Programming Techniques used (36 marks) 

‐ Show an understanding of the 

programming techniques used and 

how the different parts of the 

solution work together.  

‐ Explain/justify the choice of 

programming techniques used to 

create a solution that has been 

coded efficiently.  

‐ Show evidence for the purpose and 

use of data structures.  

‐ Show the techniques used 

(appropriate to the language used) 

within the code to make the 

solution robust.  

Controlled Assessment work   19/1/15 MOCK EXAMINATION 

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Controlled Assessment – 2 ‐ Testing and Evaluation (9Marks) ‐ Produce a test plan that shows the 

expected tests, test data and expected results.  

‐ Show that the planned tests have been carried out and provide a record of the actions taken.  

‐ Evaluate how the final solution meets the needs of the user. 

Easter Mar – April 

 

 Assessment Week 3 – Y10 mocks 29/2/16  Data deadline 18/3/16  

Component 2 – Computing Fundamentals  Revision 3.1.1 Constants, variables and data types 3.1.2 Structures 3.1.3 Program flow control 3.1.4 Procedures and functions 3.1.5 Scope of variables, constants, functions and procedures 3.1.6 Error handling 3.1.7 Handling external data 3.1.8 Computer structure Systems Hardware CPU (Central Processing Unit) Memory Secondary storage 3.1.9 Algorithms 3.1.10 Data representation 3.1.11 Software development life cycle Prototyping 3.1.12 Application testing 3.1.13 Networking Client server Web application concepts 3.1.14 Use of external code sources 3.1.15 Database concepts Query methods (SQL) Connecting to databases from applications and web based apps 3.1.16 The use of computer technology in society  

Controlled Assessment work   Examination materials 

Whitsun May – June 

 

External Examination  

Examination revision theory work  

 

Examination materials 

Trinity Jun – July 

 

 Progress and Prediction Assessment Week 4 20/6/16  

   

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Data deadline 8/7/16 

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KS3 Programme of Study    Subject: Creative iMedia  

Term  Data collection dates 

Programme of study  Key assessments 

Michaelmas Sep – Oct 

 ASSESSMENT WINDOW 1 

WB 05/10/15 

 23/10/15  Attainment & forecast 

Unit R084: Storytelling with a comic strip  LO3: Source and store assets  LO3: Layout panels LO3: Insert assets  LO3: Integrate script  LO3: Evidence  

 

Written assessment (Review)  

Christmas Nov – Dec 

 ASSESSMENT WINDOW 2 

WB 07/12/15 

 

  

LO3: Save in appropriate format LO3: Export  

 Unit R086: Creating a digital animation  LO1: Purpose and use of animations  LO1: Features of animation techniques LO2: Client requirements /target audience   

Written assessment (Review)  

Epiphany Jan – Feb 

ASSESSMENT WINDOW 3 

WB 29/02/16 

 

   08/01/16 Attainment & forecast  

LO2: Storyboard LO2: Assets / resources  LO2: File formats    Unit R086: Creating a digital animation  LO3: Source / store assets  LO3: Create animation  LO3: Test plan LO3: Save and export 

Written assessment (Review)  

Easter Mar – April ASSESSMENT WINDOW 4 yrs 7‐9,10 

   18/03/16 Attainment & forecast 

LO4: Review  Exam Prep  Storyboards  Mood Board Visualisation diagram  Spider diagram  

Past exam paper   

Whitsun May – June 

 

   

Copyright  Health and safety  Version control   

   

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Trinity Jun – July 

 

 08/07/16 Attainment  

Digital Flyer (create)  Mobile app (plan)  Mobile app (create)  Promo Clip (create)  

 Written assessment (Review)  

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KS5 Programme of Study        Subject:     AS Applied ICT                      Year group: 12 

Term  Data collection dates 

Programme of study Key assessment

Michaelmas Sep – Oct 

 

Progress and prediction    Assessment week 1 5/10/15   

Unit One ‐ Life in the Information Age ‐  Online Services ‐ Introduction to the unit.  Types of online services.   Understand the different types of online services.  Selected examples of online services.    

First assessment of online services section of e‐book. 

Christmas Nov – Dec 

  

 Progress and prediction    Assessment week 2 7/12/15  

Life in the Information Age ‐ Life in the Information Age. Impact of life in the information age.  Benefits and drawbacks‐Information Age.   Legislation and ICT.  The Digital Divide – extent, impact, drawbacks and measures to reduce.  

Second assessment of life in the information age section of e‐book. 

Epiphany Jan – Feb 

 

Progress & prediction  

Completion of e‐book and e‐portfolio.  Use of multimedia components.  Construction of e‐portfolio – design and testing, evaluation and bibliography. 

Final assessment of digital divide and complete e‐book and e‐portfolio for external examiner. 

Easter Mar – April 

 

Assessment week 3 29/2/16  1/3/16 Y12 Mocks  27/3/16 Y12 retest evenings   

Unit Two ‐ The Digital Economy – Research the transactional website.  The purpose of a transactional website.  The structure and types of transactional website. 

First assessment of the transactional website. 

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Whitsun May – June 

 

  The Digital Economy – Back office processes.  Database – design and construction.  Validation techniques. Threats to data.  Functionality testing. Data protection legislation. 

Second assessment of back office processes.  Final assessment of e‐portfolio for external examiner. 

Trinity Jun – July 

ASSESSMENT WINDOW 29/6/15 

  The Knowledge Worker – Introduction to Spreadsheets.  Design and structure of spreadsheets.  Formula and testing of spreadsheets. Practice spreadsheets 

Spreadsheet examination 

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KS5 Programme of Study      Subject:     BTEC National Level 3 in Business         (100% coursework) 

Year group: 12 

Term  Data collection dates 

Programme of study Key assessment

Michaelmas Sep – Oct 

 ASSESSMENT WINDOW 1 

WB 05/10/15 

 23/10/15  Attainment & forecast 

Unit 1 – The business environment The aim of this unit is to give learners the fundamental knowledge of a range of business organisations, and the many factors that shape the nature of organisations operating in an increasingly complex business world.  No Examination 100% Coursework 

Unit 1 coursework 

Christmas Nov – Dec 

 ASSESSMENT WINDOW 2 

WB 07/12/15 

 

  

 Unit 1 corrections and final work 

submitted  

Begin unit 2 theory work  

Unit 1 coursework 

Epiphany Jan – Feb 

ASSESSMENT WINDOW 3 

WB 29/02/16 

 

08/01/16 Attainment & forecast  

Unit 2 – Business Resources  The aim of this unit is to develop learner knowledge of the range of human, physical, technological and financial resources required in an organisation, and how the management of these resources can impact on business performance.  No Examination 100% coursework 

Unit 2  coursework 

Easter Mar – April ASSESSMENT WINDOW 4  yrs 7‐9,10 

  18/03/16 Attainment & forecast 

 Unit 2 corrections and final work 

submitted  

Begin Unit 3 theory work 

Unit 2  coursework 

Whitsun May – June 

 

   

Unit 3 – Introduction to marketing The aim and purpose of this unit is to give learners an understanding of how marketing, research and planning and the marketing mix are used by all organisations.  

 

Unit 3  coursework 

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Trinity Jun – July 

 

 08/07/16 Attainment 

 

Unit 2 corrections and final work submitted   Being Unit 4 theory work  

 

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KS4 Programme of Study          Subject: BTEC NATIONAL IN BUSINESS     Year: 13   

Term  Data collection dates 

Programme of study   Unit 13 Recruitment and Selection in Business

Key assessment

Michaelmas Sept – Oct 

Walking/Talking  Mock 21/9/15 

 Assessment 

week:  5/10/15  

23/10/15 Attainment & forecast 

Know the Processes involved in 

recruitment Planning  

Understand the implications of 

the regulatory framework for the 

process of recruitment and 

selection 

Assignment work 1 

Christmas Nov‐Dec 

Assessment Week: 7/12/15‐

11/12/15 Re‐test evening 

3/11/15‐5/11/15 

 Walking/Talking Mocks 30/11 – 

4/12/15   

  Be able to prepare the documentation involved in the recruitment process 

Be able to participate in a selection interview 

Assignment work 2 

Term Data Collection  dates 

Programme of Study 

Unit 14 Aspects of Employment Law  Key Assessment 

Epiphany Jan – Feb 

 18‐21/15 Resit 

evenings  

8/2/16 Walking/Talking 

Mock  

Mock 29/02/16  

8/01/16 Data Collection 

Understand the different types of 

employment contract and the 

impact of employment legislation 

Know rights and responsibilities 

of employees and employers 

 Assessment work 1   

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Easter Mar – April ASSESSMENT WINDOW 14/3/16 ‐18/3/16 

  

Attainment and forecast  04/3/16 

Understand the various 

perspectives in employee 

relations 

Know how and when contracts of 

employment are terminated 

Assessment work 2 and 3  Mock Examination  

Term Data  Collection  dates 

Programme of Study Unit:  Human Resource Management in Business 

Key Assessment 

Whitsun May – June ASSESSMENT WINDOW 20/6/16 

  Know the factors that are involved in human resource planning in organisations 

Know how organisations motivate employees 

Understand how to gain committed employee cooperation 

Understand the importance of managing employee performance at work 

Assessment work 1 and 2    

Trinity Jun – July 

ASSESSMENT WINDOW 

 

7/7/16 Attainment & forecast 

  

Mock Exam 

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KS5 Programme of Study                     Subject:       Photography                Year group: 12 

Term  Data collection dates 

Programme of study  Key assessment 

Michaelmas Sep – Oct 

 ASSESSMENT WINDOW 1 

WB 05/10/15 

Assessment 1 23rd October 

Basic Photography skills  How to use a digital camera using the different settings and modes available  A‐Z photography This is as it sounds.  You are required to photograph the alphabet.  There are several perspectives you can take on this title, and it is open to your interpretation.  Photographing objects beginning with that letter...for example, A is for Ant, B is for Button and so on.  This is perhaps a more literal interpretation of the A‐Z project.  Some letters will prove to be very easy, however others perhaps a little trickier.  Assessment Question: Investigate different approaches and produce your own response, making reference to the work of others.   

Assessment Throughout the work produced for the coursework   Final assessment ‐Coursework produced for A‐Z Photography Project 

Christmas Nov – Dec 

 ASSESSMENT WINDOW 2 

WB 07/12/15 

 

  Multiple Images Many photographers have attempted to record a place or event by combining images or by presenting a series of sequential images.   Assessment Question: Investigate this approach and produce your own response, making reference to the work of others.   

Assessment Throughout the work produced for the coursework   Final assessment ‐Coursework produced for Multiple Images Project 

Epiphany Jan – Feb 

ASSESSMENT WINDOW 3 

WB 29/02/16 

 

Assessment 2  8th January   Full report 11/12/13 14th January 

Creative Uses of Light  Photographers and filmmakers have recognised that the way in which an object or setting is lit can effect the mood and atmosphere of the image. This can be achieved by ambient, artificial or studio lighting.   

Assessment Throughout the work produced for the coursework   Final assessment ‐Coursework produced 

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Assessment Question: Investigate the creative use of light, refer to the appropriate work of others and explore a range of approaches. 

for Creative Uses of Light Project 

Easter Mar – April ASSESSMENT WINDOW 4 yrs 7‐9,10 

Assessment 3 18th March  

External examination  Exam Paper released 1st February  External examination – from 1st February 5 hours in controlled Conditions.  Students will need to use the skills they have developed with producing the coursework to answer a examination topic using images and Photography skills.  

Examination work 

Whitsun May – June 

 

  All coursework and examination elements must be finalised by 1st may.  June onwards – external moderator   May onwards – preparation for year 13 units.  Year 13 Lessons begin after AS examinations  

 

Trinity Jun – July 

 

  AS Photography Unit 3 ‐ Essay on a subject of your choice 

 

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KS5 Programme of Study        Subject:     A2 Applied ICT                      Year group: 13 

Term  Data collection dates 

Programme of study Key assessment

Michaelmas Sep – Oct 

 

Progress and prediction   Assessment week 1 5/10/15 Full mock exam ‐ Coursework    

Unit 10: Using Multimedia Software A functional specification that describes the purpose, audience and context for the multimedia product and explains what it is required to do. An initial design that: - satisfies the functional requirements - considers all aspects of multimedia design - plans the timing of events using a timeline - combines multimedia components — both ready-made and original to convey information. Plus evidence of use of prototyping to improve and refine the design.

First assessment of Unit 10: Using Multimedia Software planning.  Section A, B and C. 

Christmas Nov – Dec 

  

Progress and prediction  WTM 30/11/15   Assessment week 2 7/12/15 Full mock paper  

Unit 10: Using Multimedia Software A run-time version of a fully working multimedia product, with supporting ‘getting started with …’ instructions for users. Evidence of formative and summative testing.An evaluation assessing: - the multimedia product - own performance and current skill level. 

Final assessment of Unit 10: Using Multimedia Software – Testing the Video. Completed ready for external examiner.  Section D and E. 

Epiphany Jan – Feb 

 

Progress & prediction  

Unit 8: Managing ICT Projects A project proposal, with evidence of how it is presented it to senior management, and a project definition document that has been approved by senior management. A project plan covering all the key phases of the project. Plus evidence of use of the plan to monitor and communicate progress throughout the project. Evidence of performance as a project manager, showing communication with stakeholders, feedback, provided accurate information and ran meetings.

First assessment of  Unit 8: Managing ICT Projects  Section A, B and C. 

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Easter Mar – April 

 

Assessment week 3 29/2/16   

Unit 8: Managing ICT Projects The software product — plus any other specified deliverables produced as outcomes of the project. Plus evidence showing how the production of the product correlated with the schedule specified in the plan. An evaluation — using feedback from the end-of-project review — assessing the success of the project, the effectiveness of the project management methods used and own performance.

Final assessment of  Unit 8: Managing ICT Projects  Section D and E. 

Whitsun May – June 

 

  How to use a database. Database skills ready for the exam. 

Database Exam 

Trinity Jun – July 

 

  Study Leave  N/A 

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KS5 Programme of Study                     Subject:       Photography                Year group: 13 

Term  Data collection dates 

Programme of study  Key assessment 

Michaelmas Sep – Oct 

 ASSESSMENT WINDOW 1 

WB 05/10/15 

Assessment 1 23rd October 

Coursework  Students have been given a design brief and are guided by the teaching staff in their choices.  The theme and topics and route taken are designed by the pupil.  This is the pupil’s time to show what they have learnt and what journey they want to take their photography on.   

Assessment Throughout the work produced for the coursework   Final assessment – Marking of coursework 

Christmas Nov – Dec 

 ASSESSMENT WINDOW 2 

WB 07/12/15 

 

   Continued work on coursework  

Assessment Throughout the work produced for the coursework   Final assessment ‐Coursework produced for Multiple Images Project 

Epiphany Jan – Feb 

ASSESSMENT WINDOW 3 

WB 29/02/16 

 

Assessment 2  8th January   Full report 11/12/13 14th January 

January ‐ Exam preparation  Reminder of what is expected during an exam and preparation work.  1st February – exam information released students to start working on this  

Assessment – examination  

Easter Mar – April 

 

Assessment 3 18th March  

External examination  Exam Paper released 1st February  External examination – from 1st February 5 hours in controlled Conditions.  Students will need to use the skills they have developed with producing the coursework to answer a examination topic using images and Photography skills.  

Examination work 

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St Chad’s Catholic and Church of England High School       

 

Whitsun May – June 

 

  All coursework and examination elements must be finalised by 1st may.  June onwards – external moderator   May onwards – preparation for year 13 units.  Year 13 Lessons begin after AS examinations  

 

Trinity Jun – July 

 

  AS Photography Unit 3 ‐ Essay on a subject of your choice