ICT

Staff

Head of Department	Subject Teachers
Mrs Nelson	Mr McKee

Key Stage 3

Year 8

Year 9

Year 10

Microsoft Word – Digital Literacy

Creating Presentations

E-Safety/Cyber Security

Coding using Scratch and Micro:bit

Microsoft Excel

Exploring Outlook

E-Safety/Cyber Security

Creating and editing audio in Audacity

Creating formal documents

Getting GCSE ready with Microsoft Office

Creating and Manipulating images in Photoshop

E-Safety/Cyber Security

Online editing software

Web Design using HTML

In the first three years at Nendrum College pupils will receive one period each week (35 minutes). Pupils can then opt to study BTEC ICT, OCN ICT or OS Office Tech at GCSE level.

Key Stage 4

BTEC ICT

Unit 1:	The Online World	External examination	25%
Unit 2:	Creating Digital Audio	Internal assessment	25%
Unit 3:	Creating Digital Graphics	Internal assessment	25%
Unit 4:	A Digital Portfolio	Internal assessment	25%

At KS4 our pupils follow the Pearson BTEC ICT Specification. It has been developed to inspire and enthuse learners to become technology savvy; give learners the opportunity to gain a broad understanding and knowledge of the Information Technology sector and some aspects of the creative industries; give learners a more focused understanding of Information and Creative Technology; explore the fundamentals of technology and gain the practical skills, knowledge and understanding to design, make and review; encourage personal development, motivation and confidence, through practical participation and by giving learners responsibility for their own projects; give learners the potential opportunity to enter employment within a wide range of job roles across the Information Technology sector and some aspects of the creative industries, such as Software Engineer, Website Content Manager, Computer Animator and Graphic Designer.

OCN ICT

Unit 1:	Word processing	25%
Unit 2:	Using the internet	25%
Unit 3:	E-mail software	25%
Unit 4:	Spreadsheet software	25%

At KS4 our pupils follow the OCN ICT Specification. Today’s work environment depends increasingly on a range of technologies. The OCN NI Level 2 Certificate in Information Technology Applications are designed to provide learners with the IT skills required to function successfully in the work and wider environment. This subject is 100% portfolio based.

Occupational Studies - Office Studies

Unit 1:	Using Office Technology	50%
Unit 2:	Communication in an Office	50%

At KS4 our pupils follow the CCEA OS Office Studies Specification. This unit provides learners with a basic knowledge and understanding of administration practice together with the skills necessary to pursue careers as secretaries, administrators, receptionists or call centre personnel. Learners will have the opportunity to use a range of technological equipment found in the modern office. They will develop their proofreading skills, ensuring all documents are produced to the highest standard and meet agreed specifications. This subject is 100% portfolio based.