ICT

OUR APPROACH

We believe that each student at Hayes School should be able to use a variety of industry standard software and hardware. As such, the students at Hayes study a range of applications using standard desktops and software, including Office and the Adobe creative suite. Students also get to use a range of coding and gaming software like Kodu, Scratch, Python and App inventor.

CURRICULUM

Year 7
Students cover a range of skills from e-safety to basic programming. The units covered are:
E-safety, using PowerPoints effectively, Spreadsheets with advanced formula, Databases, Kodu Gaming and Microbits

Year 8
Students take a step into the working world of the computer. The units covered are:
Knowledge of Computers, App Inventor, Programming from Scratch to Python

GCSE

In Year 10 and 11 students follow different paths and will either complete the ICT OCR GCSE or OCR Cambridge Nationals. They can also choose Computer Science as one of their option choices.

A Level
At A level we currently offer the BTEC National Extended Certificate in ICT and are looking forward to running a Computer Science A level in 2017.

ABOUT THE ICT STAFF

We have a dynamic team of staff who thoroughly enjoy learning new skills as well as teaching students a range of relevant skills and an understanding, that will prepare them for the increasingly competitive University and job markets.

ICT STAFF

Miss A Horsler
Head of ICT & Computer Science