Information & Communications Technology (ICT)

The Tutorial Foundation Curriculum – broad and balanced

Summary:

ICT is offered at all levels to students and delivered through the ICT curriculum.

Teaching/Delivery:

Teaching is provided on a regular basis by the appointed IT Tutors and based mainly in The IT suite on the ground floor. Lessons and teaching are delivered through: teacher explanation, class discussion, practice and exercises using appropriate technology.

KS3 and KS4 Topics:

Students explore the basics of using a Computer and Microsoft Office software including:

Computer Basics – Windows, icons and buttons, using storage devices, Managing Files and folders, printing and capturing evidence
Minimising Physical Stress
Using the internet safely and effectively
Using Email Software, sending and receiving emails
Word Processing – creating, formatting and using Graphics.
Spreadsheets – Entering and editing data, Fomulas, charts and Graphs
Presentations – creating and editing Presentations
Databases – creating and editing Databases, Queries and Reports.

Key Stage 3 & 4 Assessment:

AQA ICT Unit Awards

Functional Skills Level 1

Functional Skills Level 2

Contact:

Sam Atkinson (sam.atkinson@thetutorialfoundation.co.uk)