The computing curriculum at TCs is designed to give students an understanding of the 3 core strands of computing, 1. Computer Science, developing an understanding of how the digital world around them works. 2. Digital literacy, to have confidence in exploring digital tools and use them to create new digital artifacts 3. Digital Design, to be able to respond to problems and generate creative solutions using appropriate digital tools. Computing gives all students an awareness and how technology every aspect of life in addition to considering its impact on society, both positive and negative, in the future. The practical development of skills in the core strands of computing fosters resilience and creativity in becoming digital creators as well as consumers.
Our Curriculum Road Maps offer a brief visual guide to our curriculum showing the learning sequence that students will follow in each year group.
If you would like to find out more about a specific subject area and the content studied, then have a look at our detailed curriculum plans which outline the core aims, content and skills that students are taught.