Mr R West
Teacher of Computer Science and ICT
rwe@baines.lancs.sch.uk
Mr I Patel
Teacher of Computer Science and ICT
ipa@baines.lancs.sch.uk
KS4
Computer Science
Names of staff, role & contact details
| Name of course (s) offered | Exam board | Link to spec | Nature of assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCSE Computer Science | OCR | http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-computer-science-j276-from-2016/ | 20% Controlled Assessment (NEA) 30% Computer Systems Exam (Theory) 30% Computational Thinking (Coding Exam) |
| Cambridge National Certificate in Creative iMedia | OCR | http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/115888-specification.pdf | 10% Written Paper (Pre Production Skills) 30% Mandatory Skills Unit (Creating Digital Graphics) 60% Optional Units (2 from the digital creative list) |
Year 10
Term 1
Advanced Python programming
www.learnlearn.co.uk/python
Term 2
Introduction to SQL
www.learnlearn.co.uk/sql
Term 3
Practice controlled assessment 1 & 2
www.learnlearn.co.uk/gcsecs
Year 11
Term 1
Controlled assessment
Term 2
Computer science theory
www.learnlearn.co.uk/gcsecs
Term 3
Computer science theory & exam preparation
www.learnlearn.co.uk/gccsecs
How and when is my child assessed?
Students are assessed using a combination of:
- Written theory and practical tests based on OCR past papers.
- Half-termly submission of coding assignments, marked against the OCR controlled assessment criteria.
How to support your child in Computer Studies:
Full details of supporting books, etc can be found under the parents tab at: Learnlearn.co.uk.gcsecs
