ICT
Aim of the department
Information technology is an integral part of everyone's life. In the ICT and Business department we aim to give students the skills to understand and appreciate the advantages and limitations of new technology for individuals as well as the wider community. Students learn to use the technology as a problem solving tool in a business context and understand how to use the developing technologies safely.
General details
At ATS there are 5 computer suites; 4 are used by the ICT and Business department. Each suite has access to a class set of computers and laptops. Laptop trolleys with wireless connections are used by other departments so that students have can have access to computers in any lessons without having to leave their normal teaching room. Throughout the school students have access to over 180 desktops and laptops. The network provided by the school is managed by Reseach Machines. Students are able to use a VLE in lesson and have access to their work from home via the VLE students have access to computers at lunchtime and after school in the network rooms and library Both areas are supervised. The network is protected by a firewall and restrictions set-up by the school and Research Machines. At the start of the school year all students and parents sign the ICT contract which summarises the schools policy on the use of the internet and school computers.
KS3
At ks3 students develop their basic ICT skills by learning to uses a range of software which extend their knowledge and understanding of the use ICT. All students in yr7 sit an internal exam to highlight their strengths and weaknesses at the start of the year. Students are encouraged to learn to touch-type through the online program available through the VLE. Students follow a scheme of work mapped to the new framework.
In yr7/8 students use an online course with a variety of resources such as digital cameras and camcorders . In yr9 students are able to start vocational BTEC IT or Business depending on their achievement in yr8.
KS4 and Yr9
The department has a range of courses at this level
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Course Name |
exam board |
Method of Assessment |
Content details. |
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BTEC IT Certificate ( Equivalent to 1,2 GCSEs) |
Edexcel Certificate |
100% coursework |
Students study 3 to 6 units .The course is made up of units of work which cover the ability to give presentations to technical experts to using IT in business. Students extend and deepen their understanding of a range of software used in Industry. |
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BTEC Bus Certificate ( Equivalent to 1,2 GCSEs) |
Edexcel certificate |
100% coursework |
Students study the basics of business such as business structure, marketing and finance. Students study a minimum of 3 units of work. |
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IT Diploma |
Edexcel |
60% coursework Functional skills exam. |
Students study the Principle learning unit which is the core of ICT knowledge made up of 7 units of work. Unit 1 is the externally assessed unit of work. Students have the opportunity to complete an in depth project on a topic of their own choice. |
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Adobe Associate Certificate is offered to students throughout KS4 | |||
KS5
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Course Name |
exam board |
Method of Assessment |
Content details. |
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A level Business Studies |
AQA |
AS 1.5 hr exams x2 A2 2hr exams x2 |
The 4 units of work covered in this |
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A level ICT |
AQA |
3 1.5hr exams externally moderated coursework |
There are 4 units of work in this course. At AS level students look at the general impact of ICT on the individual society and the world of work. |
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BTEC Nationals |
Edexcel |
100% coursework |
Students choose from a range of modules which investigate in a practical manner the fundamental concepts of business and running a business. |
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Adobe Associate Certificate is offered to students throughout KS5 | |||
Homework
Homework tasks are set to reinforce the understanding and application of knowledge and skills. Some homework is set so that student can research or investigate .All students are set homework on a regular basis. Homework tasks and resources are uploaded to the VLE so that students can access them from home or outside of lesson.
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