Head of Computing
Matt Duke (m.duke@swr.gloucs.sch.uk)
Our intent:
The computing department at Sir William Romney’s aims to equip students with the skills to participate in a rapidly changing world through challenging and engaging topics. Students will develop a rich understanding and application in the fundamental principles of computer science by attending lessons that are well-developed, aspirational, and ambitious, inclusive, and supportive which is gained through the high standards of teaching. Computing skills are a major factor in enabling children to be confident, creative, and independent learners and it is our intention that children have every opportunity available to allow them to achieve this.
Extra-Curricular
- Coding Club
- Cryptography competitions
- GirlsFrist Competitions
- GCSE Revision Clubs
The Big Picture
Our Key Stage 3 provision is 2 hours per fortnight in years 7 and 8 and then 3 hours per fortnight in year 9. Students will study topics in a chronological order to help them link ideas and knowledge. Five topics are covered in each year and these topics are repeated throughout KS3, but students gain a deeper understanding as they progress through the years.
KS3
| Unit | Y8 |
| 1 | Digital Data – Introduction to binary / Number systems |
| 2 | Digital Systems – Storing data on a computer |
| 3 | Digital Coding – Coding using the v.i.s.i.o method |
| 4 | Digital Networks – What is the internet? |
| 5 | Digital Security – E-safety (Sexting, Online grooming, social media) |
| Unit | Y9 |
| 1 | Digital Data – Binary representation |
| 2 | Digital Systems – World issues around the use of technology |
| 3 | Digital Coding – Coding in Python |
| 4 | Digital Networks – LAN, WAN and PAN |
| 5 | Digital Security – E-safety (social media, Sexual health and the media) |
KS4
At KS4 we offer GCSE Computer Science.
| Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | |
| Year 10 | Digital Data | Digital Systems | Digital Creativity |
| Year 11 | Digital Networks | Digital Security |