ICT & Business Studies
Faculty Aims
The ICT and Business Department aims to prepare every student to participate confidently, safely and successfully in a rapidly changing digital and economic world.
We provide an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that combines computing knowledge, creative digital production, business understanding and practical life skills. Students learn how technology works, how digital products are created, how organisations make decisions and how individuals can use technology responsibly and effectively.
Our curriculum develops students who are:
- Responsible, confident and creative users of technology.
- Logical and resilient problem-solvers.
- Critical thinkers who can question information and use evidence.
- Financially and commercially aware.
- Safe, respectful and ethical digital citizens.
- Independent learners who can organise, improve and evaluate their work.
- Prepared for further education, apprenticeships, employment and future careers.
At Key Stage 3, students develop computing, digital literacy and problem-solving skills through programming, data, digital media and safe technology use. These foundations support progression to Creative iMedia, Computer Science and Business at Key Stage 4, while also building essential life skills such as communication, financial awareness, critical thinking, organisation and responsible use of technology. Together, the courses prepare students for further study, employment and life in a digital economy.