IT & Business
Business and Information Technology Curriculum Overview
Our Business and Information Technology curriculum develops digitally confident, entrepreneurial and future-ready learners. Students gain practical technology skills alongside an understanding of business operations, digital media, computing and enterprise. The curriculum promotes creativity, analytical thinking and problem-solving while preparing students for further education and employment in an increasingly digital world.
Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9)
Students develop essential digital literacy, communication and computing skills
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Digital communication and presentation skills | Graphic design using vector graphics | Programming fundamentals using Python |
| Office 365 and Microsoft Teams | Digital illustration techniques | Variables, inputs and operators |
| Email etiquette and file management | Manipulating shapes, paths and objects | Selection and iteration |
| Internet safety and cyber awareness | Developing creative digital products | Loops and debugging |
| Digital media, branding and presentations | Design principles and digital creativity | Lists and data structures |
| Effective online research techniques | Extended coding projects |
Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11)
Students follow pathways in Business, Computer Science or Creative iMedia.
| Creative iMedia | Business Studies | Computer Science |
|---|---|---|
| Digital graphics | Business ownership and enterprise | Computational thinking |
| Branding and visual identity | Marketing | Programming |
| Client briefs | Finance | Computer systems |
| Graphic design software | Human resources | Networks and cybersecurity |
| Asset creation and evaluation | Business operations | Algorithms and data representation |
| Non-exam assessment projects | Decision-making and strategy | Problem-solving and software development skills |
Assessment
Assessment is completed through:
Practical digital projects
Programming tasks
Coursework and NEA assignments
Knowledge retrieval activities
End-of-unit assessments
Mock examinations
Final external examinations
Enrichment and Careers
The curriculum develops transferable skills in digital literacy, communication, teamwork, creativity and analytical thinking. Students are introduced to careers in business, software development, cybersecurity, digital marketing, graphic design, media production, data analysis and entrepreneurship.