Information and Communication Technology
 Introduction to Department |
The ICT department is located on the ground floor of the school and has four dedicated ICT suites. Each suite provides facilities for individual use for classes up to 20 pupils.
The computers are fully networked with high speed internet access available at all stations and have up to date operating systems and applications software.
The department has a range of technology including digital projectors and whiteboards, laser and colour inkjet printers, webcam facilities, digital cameras, scanners and sound recording.
Technical support is provided by a network manager and two additional technicians.
All pupils use ICT facilities in accordance with the schools computer use policy.
| Members of Staff List |
Mrs J. Bentley - Head of Department
Mr S. Smith - E Learning Manager
Mrs L. Penney
Mrs J. Howard
Miss C. McCrabbe
Miss C. Calveley
Mr. Shahid Hussain
| Parts of Curriculum Covered |
Key Stage 3
Pupils have one, one hour lesson per week in each of years 7, 8 and 9.
At KS3 we are currently implementing the national KS3 strategy for ICT.
Topics covered are:
Communicating and presenting information
Modelling
Data handling
Control
ICT In society
Safe use of the internet
Key Stage 4
At key stage 4 students follow the EdExcel GNVQ full award ICT syllabus.
This established qualification is equivalent to 4 GCSEs at A* to C grade.
We use the Varndean School on-line learning materials. This means that pupils can access the curriculum in school and at home.
Pupils have 4 lessons a week and follow 6 units of work:
Presenting information
Handling Information
Hardware and Software
Information resources
Graphics
Multimedia
| Additional Information about Department |
Many students who opt to take the GNVQ ICT course benefit from participation in the school's laptop leasing scheme. This gives them access to the school network, all necessary software and internet access. Pupils participating in the laptop scheme are encouraged to utilise them in other curricular areas.
In the year from Sept 2004 a group of 20 year 9 pupils are starting an accelerated GNVQ course after which they will be able to take AS level ICT in year 11.
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