Within LABex we want pupils to be masters of technology and not slaves to it. Technology is everywhere and will play a pivotal part in students’ lives. Therefore, we want to model and educate our pupils on how to use technology positively, responsibly and safely. We want our pupils to be creators, not consumers and our broad curriculum encompassing computer science, information technology and digital literacy/creative media reflects this.
We want our pupils to understand that there is always a choice with using technology and as a school, we utilise technology to model positive use. We recognise that the best prevention for a lot of issues we currently see with technology/social media is through education. We recognise that technology can allow pupils to share their learning in creative ways. We also understand the accessibility opportunities technology can provide for our pupils.
Our knowledge-rich curriculum is balanced and comes with the opportunity for pupils to apply their knowledge creatively which will, in turn, help our pupils become skilful computer scientists. The Scheme of Work at Key Stage 3 is organised through the use project based activities where pupils are challenged to complete two MYP projects using a project lifestyle model in an academic year. We want our pupils to be fluent with a range of tools to best express their understanding and hope by Upper Key Stage 3, pupils have independence and confidence within the subject.
The impact of the curriculum will be seen through pupils gaining extensive amounts of knowledge and skills which enable them to access the next steps in their education and life. We encourage our pupils to enjoy and value the curriculum we deliver. We will constantly ask the WHY behind their learning and not just the HOW embedding into our subject knowledge. We want learners to discuss, reflect and appreciate the impact computing has on their learning, development and well being. Finding the right balance with technology is the key to effective education and a healthy lifestyle.
Boolean logic enables structured decision-making by simplifying complex problems into binary choices, influencing global systems in computing, communication, and automation
Effective network security safeguards digital communication and data integrity, balancing technological innovation with global privacy and ethical considerations
Approaches to Learning
Thinking skills, Communication skills, Research & Enquiry
Computational thinking enables individuals to solve problems efficiently by breaking them down into logical steps, patterns, and algorithms that can be applied across global and digital contexts.
System software enables hardware and applications to function together, forming the foundation for efficient, reliable, and user-centered computing experiences
Approaches to Learning
Thinking skills, Communication skills, Research & Enquiry
Understanding programming fundamentals allows us to develop logical, efficient solutions to problems and empowers innovation in an increasingly digital world.
Producing robust programs involves applying structured logic and testing to create reliable, efficient, and adaptable solutions that function effectively across diverse environments.
Producing robust programs involves applying structured logic and testing to create reliable, efficient, and adaptable solutions that function effectively across diverse environments.
Producing robust programs involves applying structured logic and testing to create reliable, efficient, and adaptable solutions that function effectively across diverse environments.
Computational thinking enables individuals to solve problems efficiently by breaking them down into logical steps, patterns, and algorithms that can be applied across global and digital contexts.
Approaches to learning
Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, Research & Enquiry
