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Key Stage 4 Information Technology

IT is primarily for learners aged 14-16 who wish to develop applied knowledge and practical skills in using information technologies and want to progress onto other related study, such as qualifications in IT, Digital Media, Computer Science. It also gives a solid foundation of core skills to assist where a student wants to pursue further unrelated study, an apprenticeship or full time employment.

Exam Board and Specification

Students follow the Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Digital Information Technology Qualification number: 603/2740/6 comprising 2 Internally Assessed Components and one external examination

Topics/Skills Taught

Year 10

Component 1

  • Exploring user interface design principals and project planning techniques.

Component 2

  • Collecting, presenting and interpreting data.

Year 11

Component 3

  • Effective digital working practices

 


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Extra-Curricular Opportunities

  • Lunchtime drop in sessions
  • Afterschool homework sessions.