Computing & Enterprise

As one of the most rapidly changing subjects, ICT is the study of technology and systems that dominate our personal and working lives.

As mobile phones become as powerful as laptops, and as the generation of social media, we believe that it is our responsibility to prepare all students at the school for a vibrant and exciting digital world. Students have the opportunity to develop a critical approach to both systems and software, through academic and vocational routes. The innovative curriculum at LWA has been specifically designed to nurture a passion for technology and provide our students skills applicable in each and every career path.

Our classrooms are spacious and well-resourced, with specific support during afternoon sessions and Gaming/Computing Enrichment Programmes. At Leeds West Academy, we deliver courses tailored to our student’s needs; each course is linked to a real life organisation, who will host students and contextualise the course content to demonstrate the application of skills and theory within the subject.

Courses in Computing & Enterprise

BTEC Enterprise (Pearson)
BTEC Digital IT (Pearson)

Key Stage 3 Curriculum Breakdown

Year 7

Half Term	Topic	Learning Outcomes
Half Term 1	Wonderful Life Online – Computing Skills	Exploring ways to use technology safely, respectfully, responsibly, and securely.
Half Term 2	Computational Thinking (Algorithms and Flowcharts)	Writing algorithms to understand computational thinking.

Half Term 3	Game Development (Scratch)	Using block coding to develop an online safety game using Scratch.
Half Term 4	Spreadsheet Modelling	Developing excel skills to plan a holiday for a given scenario.

Half Term 5	Microbits	Using a pocket-sized programmable computer designed to introduce young people to coding and digital making.
Half Term 6	Cyber Security	Understanding the risks of cyber security and how to be safe online.

Year 8

Half Term	Topic	Learning Outcomes
Half Term 1	AI, Bots and Social Engineering	Artificial Intelligence, Bots and Social Engineering and the impact on technology.
Half Term 2	Edublocks coding	Block coding.

Half Term 3	Python Programming	Developing Python programming skills for various scenarios.
Half Term 4	Website Design HTML	Writing code to create websites.

Half Term 5	Robot Coding	Programming and writing code for physical robots.
Half Term 6	Hardware & Cyber security	Understanding the inner workings of computer systems and being safe online.

Year 9

Half Term	Topic	Learning Outcomes
Half Term 1	Tycoon Enterprise	Developing computing skills through creating a small business.
Half Term 2	User Interface Design	Developing computing skills through the design of a user interface to meet a brief.

Half Term 3	Cyber Security and Online Behaviours	How data is used, social engineering, hacking, malware, and threat prevention.
Half Term 4	Data Representation (Binary and Hexadecimal)	Units and data representation.

Half Term 5	Social Media Research Project	Researching the impact of social media on young people.
Half Term 6	Blender 3D Video	Creating 3D animations.

KS4 Enterprise Curriculum Map

Year 10

Half Term	Topic	Learning Outcomes
Half Term 1	Enterprise: Component 1	Learners explore what market research is, the methods that are used to conduct it and the benefits and limitations of using the different methods. They will also explore what key businesses decisions entrepreneurs can make using the information gathered through market research. Learners will research their chosen two enterprises to find out what market research methods they use, what information they gather and how they use this information for their business operations. Once the information has been gathered, learners will use it to word-process their coursework for this learning aim. Topics include: B1 Customer needs B2 Using market research to understand customers B3 Understanding competitors
Half Term 2	Enterprise: Component 1	Learners will investigate why enterprises are successful, looking at the impact of factors both inside and outside the control of the enterprise, and investigate ways in which SWOT and PEST analysis can be used to support decision making. Learners will research their chosen two enterprises to find out what internal and external factors impact their operations and success. Once the information has been gathered, learners will use it to word-process their coursework for this learning aim. Topics include: C1 Internal factors C2 External factors C3 Situational analysis C4 Measuring the success of an SME

Half Term 3	Enterprise: Component 1	Learners will investigate why enterprises are successful, looking at the impact of factors both inside and outside the control of the enterprise, and investigate ways in which SWOT and PEST analysis can be used to support decision making. Learners will research their chosen two enterprises to find out what internal and external factors impact their operations and success. Once the information has been gathered, learners will use it to word-process their coursework for this learning aim. Topics include: C1 Internal factors C2 External factors C3 Situational analysis C4 Measuring the success of an SME
Half Term 4	Enterprise: Component 2	Learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of the skills required to plan for a micro-enterprise activity. Learners will use their experience from exploring enterprises to independently generate ideas and choose one idea for a realistic micro-enterprise. Learners will draw on their exploration of enterprises to draw up an implementation plan for their chosen idea. Topics include: A1 Generating ideas for a micro-enterprise activity A2 Plan for a micro-enterprise activity

Half Term 5	Enterprise: Component 2	Learners will demonstrate own skills by pitching an individual summary of the final plan to an audience. Learners will develop critical thinking skills as they review and reflect on the success of their business plan and pitch, to include their presentation and communication skills. Topics include: B1 Pitching a micro-enterprise activity B2 Presenting a business pitch C1 Using feedback and review to identify possible changes to the pitch
Half Term 6	Enterprise: Component 2	Learners will demonstrate own skills by pitching an individual summary of the final plan to an audience. Learners will develop critical thinking skills as they review and reflect on the success of their business plan and pitch, to include their presentation and communication skills. Topics include: B1 Pitching a micro-enterprise activity B2 Presenting a business pitch C1 Using feedback and review to identify possible changes to the pitch

Year 11

Half Term	Topic	Learning Outcomes
Half Term 1	Enterprise: Component 3	Learners will explore the different methods of promotion used by enterprises, their suitability for different sizes of enterprise, including the factors they consider when choosing the most appropriate. Learners will consider why an enterprise targets its market, and the impact this has on promotion. Learners will consider the factors affecting the choice of promotional method for an enterprise. Learners will complete, interpret and check the information on financial documents and statements. Topics include: A1 Elements of the promotional mix and their purposes A2 Targeting and segmenting the market A3 Factors influencing the choice of promotional methods B1 Financial documents B2 Payment methods B3 Sources of revenue and costs
Half Term 2	Enterprise: Component 3	Learners will explore the different methods of promotion used by enterprises, their suitability for different sizes of enterprise, including the factors they consider when choosing the most appropriate. Learners will consider why an enterprise targets its market, and the impact this has on promotion. Learners will consider the factors affecting the choice of promotional method for an enterprise. Learners will complete, interpret and check the information on financial documents and statements. Topics Include: A1 Elements of the promotional mix and their purposes A2 Targeting and segmenting the market A3 Factors influencing the choice of promotional methods B1 Financial documents B2 Payment methods B3 Sources of revenue and costs

Half Term 3	Enterprise: Component 3	Learners will complete and interpret a statement of comprehensive income using given figures and suggest appropriate actions. Learners will complete and interpret a statement of financial position using given figures and suggest appropriate actions. Learners will interpret statements of comprehensive income and of financial position to calculate ratios. Learners will complete cash flow forecasts and investigate the effects of positive and negative cash flow on an enterprise. Topics include: B4 Terminology in financial statements B5 Statement of comprehensive income B6 Statement of financial position B7 Profitability and liquidity C1 Using cash flow data C2 Financial forecasting
Half Term 4	Enterprise: Component 3	Learners will complete and interpret a statement of comprehensive income using given figures and suggest appropriate actions. Learners will complete and interpret a statement of financial position using given figures and suggest appropriate actions. Learners will interpret statements of comprehensive income and of financial position to calculate ratios. Learners will complete cash flow forecasts and investigate the effects of positive and negative cash flow on an enterprise. Topics include: B4 Terminology in financial statements B5 Statement of comprehensive income B6 Statement of financial position B7 Profitability and liquidity C1 Using cash flow data C2 Financial forecasting

Half Term 5	Enterprise: Component 3	Revision and exam skills
Half Term 6	Enterprise: Component 3	Revision and exam skills

KS4 Digital IT Curriculum Map

Year 10

Half Term	Topic	Learning Outcomes
Half Term 1	DIT: Component 1	Exploring user interface design principles and project planning techniques.
Half Term 2	DIT: Component 1	Exploring user interface design principles and project planning techniques.

Half Term 3	DIT: Component 1	Exploring user interface design principles and project planning techniques
Half Term 4	DIT: Component 2	Collecting, presenting and interpreting data.

Half Term 5	DIT: Component 2	Collecting, presenting and interpreting data
Half Term 6	DIT: Component 2	Collecting, presenting and interpreting data

Year 11

Half Term	Topic	Learning Outcomes
Half term 1	DIT: Component 3	Effective digital working practices – exam preparation
Half Term 2	DIT: Component 3	Effective digital working practices – exam preparation

Half Term 3	DIT: Component 3	Effective digital working practices – exam preparation
Half Term 4	DIT: Component 3	Effective digital working practices – exam preparation

Half Term 5	Revision	Consolidation of topics and exam skills to strengthen understanding in preparation for exams.
Half Term 6	Revision	Consolidation of topics and exam skills to strengthen understanding in preparation for exams.

Enrichment

We also offer our after school coding club where students can come along and create coded games using our Scratch Software and build an array of functioning robots.