Secondary Computing
The Benefits of Studying Secondary Computing
Our Secondary Part 1, 2 and 3 Computing homeschooling courses cover the requirements of the English Key Stage 3 National curriculum.
The courses will allow your child to develop computational and critical thinking and to use them along with creativity to understand the world around them and improve their problem-solving skills.
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Lower Secondary Course Information
Hardware and Software requirements
Students will require use of a laptop or desktop computer running Mac OS (10.14), Windows 10 or Linux.
Students will need a Google account and Google Chrome. Windows users will need to install Notepad ++ or Atom and Mac/Linux users Atom, alternatively Repl.it can be used online.
Microsoft Excel is used on the course. If students do not have Excel, they can use Google Sheets instead.
(Advice on how to download programs and use of online software is given on the course).
The Syllabus and Hours of Study
- Our Secondary Computing Homeschooling courses assume that your child has completed Primary Level Maths to a good standard.
- We would recommend that students study Part 1 followed by Part 2 and then Part 3, as the skills learnt will allow students to study the following course(s) successfully.
- The course follows the English National Curriculum for Key Stage 3 Computing.
- Allow for up to 3 hours per week of study time for your child to complete each part of Secondary Computing plus additional time for completing assignments.
- We find that most children can complete the course in 9 months.
Key Topics Covered
Almost all parts of our lives are affected by computer programs. On these courses students can begin to learn the advanced skills needed to make computers work for them. Key areas covered include:
- Computational thinking.
- Writing programs in a range of computing languages.
- Using cloud software to present information.
- Analysing data in spreadsheets.
- Creating physical computing solutions to small problems.
- Safe and effective Internet searches.
- How to build a basic website.
- Build applications that will run on mobile devices.
Course Fee
The fee for our Secondary Computing homeschooling course for Part 1, 2 and 3 individually is £450 by instalments or £427 in full.
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* Please note that the Part 2 course includes access to a digital course book only.
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Meet Our Secondary Level Computing Tutors
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Rhian Thomas-Nash
I have been a Computing teacher for over 15 years, and I have thoroughly enjoyed experiencing both the subject’s changes and how the progression of technology has altered teaching.
BA, QTS, PGCE Subject: Computing, Computer Science View Profile -
Robert Henning
These days coding is the new literacy, and everyone deserves to be fluent. Not everyone understands everything quickly but I have helped many students to understand, practise and improve their results.
BA, BEd, MCSE Subject: Computing, Computer Science View Profile -
Neil Rickus
I’m passionate about working with young people helping to develop their understanding of computing. In particular, I enjoy teaching programming that help children solve problems using technology.
BSc, MA, PGCE Subject: Computing & Computer Science View Profile -
Irfaan Khares
Computing is challenging and interesting, and when taught well gives students problem solving skills that can be applied to any field of academic study. I look forward to sharing my knowledge
BSc , PGCE, QTS Subject: Computing & Computer Science View Profile -
Oli Howson
I am passionate about Computer Science. I believe the skills we develop studying Computer Science, problem solving and decomposition, can help us in all subjects and all walks of life.
BSc, PGCE, PGDip, MA Subject: Computing & Computer Science View Profile
Cindy Stockil, Homeschooling Parent, Zimbabwe
Thanking you and your team for your dedication in educating my children. I have seen such an improvement and they are all so confident now with their books and assignments.
