Computing

Our students grow up in an always connected, digital world. Therefore, our Computing curriculum aims to empower all students to embrace technology in a safe and responsible manner whilst embedding a strong foundation of digital literacy skills that students can use across the curriculum landscape. As students' progress through the Sir John Hunt Computing curriculum, they will be able to apply a variety of accessibility tools to enhance their use of technology and become exposed to a range of technical skills that cover multiple career sectors.

As the National Curriculum states:

 
"A high-quality computing education equips pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computing has deep links with mathematics, science and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems. The core of computing is computer science, in which pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. Building on this knowledge and understanding, pupils are equipped to use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content. Computing also ensures that pupils become digitally literate – able to use, and express themselves and develop their ideas through, information and communication technology – at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active participants in a digital world."