ICT

INTRODUCTION

The ICT Department is considered to be very active and friendly and has fostered a culture of support and teamwork.

The department has been at the forefront of major changes within the school with substantial investment in ICT facilities.

Departmental rooms/resources

The department has a newly installed 22 station network with interactive whiteboard, laptop, digital camera, scanner, projector, web cam and printers. The school also has a cluster of mini-suites throughout the various subject departments to further enhance ICT facilities.

Key Stage 3

All students have one lesson per week of ICT in Years 8, 9 and 10. The course is based on the new Revised Curriculum ICT Strategy for Key Stage 3.

Key Stage 4

Students in Years 11 and 12 have the option of studying GCSE Business and Communication Systems and OCR examinations.

Computer Club

The department runs a Computer Club on two days a week.  It also offers flexible arrangements for pupils who have ICT tasks or GCSE coursework to complete.