Computer Science

The purpose of the curriculum is for students to gain a well-rounded understanding of computer science. Through the introduction of the core principles, they will develop skills in problem solving and computational thinking. They will learn fundamental skills in abstraction and decomposition that are needed to model aspects of real-world situations; as a result they are able to understand, design, build and test models and fully programmed solutions to a problem.

Students develop the opportunity to improve transferable skills 'underpinning' concepts that are useful in many subjects and careers, including mathematics, science and engineering. With desirable outcomes, students can progress to the next level of study at A level or vocational qualifications.