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ICT Curriculum Overview


“Home computers are being called upon to perform many new functions, including the

consumption of homework formerly eaten by the dog.”
    Doug Larson

The ICT Department has on the whole adopted the QCA scheme of work for ICT, which ensures that all pupils receive the statutory ICT curriculum as described by the ICT Programmes of Study. However, where necessary the scheme has been adapted to fit with any constraints placed upon the department although the aim is always to exceed the recommendations.

ICT is also incorporated into the planning of all other subjects in order to meet their statutory requirements for using ICT as outlined in the Programmes of Study for each subject.

Each member of staff plans from the Key Stage requirements, which detail those elements of the Programmes of Study and the Units of Work from the scheme of work they are to cover. Medium term planning is based around delivery of the units of the schemes of work and will identify the software programs to be used, the method of delivery and the assessment opportunities presented. Short term planning will vary according to the type of work being undertaken and the main focus of the lesson.

When planning work involving the use of ICT, teachers should be aware of the following points:

  • identifying opportunities for the development of ICT skills
  • ensuring progression in ICT capability through different strands of the scheme of work 
  • planning activities where ICT is used as a tool to help achieve a curriculum objective for another subject
  • planning activities involving whole class teaching, where ICT is used by the teacher to enhance the depth and pace of pupils learning
  • ensuring there are opportunities for pupils to work individually or collaboratively, in pairs or small groups
  • how activities can be modified to give access to pupils with special needs or pupils who need extension activities
  • ensuring the necessary time or support is available to enable the pupils to carry out the activity

 

The Head of ICT’s monitoring will ensure that the long term planning ensures full coverage and progression in the Programmes of Study, the delivery of the ICT Scheme of Work and the cross-curricular requirements of other subjects.

 

The Head of ICT will consult with each teacher to ensure that the medium term planning for the Programme of Study can be delivered, through the provision of the necessary software and training if this is required.