At Southover, we value technological learning as an integral part of its curriculum, recognising its importance in preparing pupils for the modern world.
In addition to our ICT curriculum, the schools also emphasise the use of ICT across other subjects, providing pupils with the necessary skills to navigate and utilisedigital tools effectively.
Digital Media and Business Studies are both KS4 options, and they allow pupils to develop their creativity and communication skills for entrepreneurship, leadership, and understanding the businessworld, through mediums such as video production, graphic design, and multimedia presentations.
Design and technology is highly regarded at Southover, promoting creativity, problem-solving, and practical skills. Pupils engage in hands-on activities that involve designing, making, and evaluating products, fostering innovation and critical thinking.
Food technology is recognised as a vital component of the curriculum, teaching pupils about nutrition, healthy eating, and practical cooking skills.
The below tables show the progression of our technological curriculum:
KS3
KS4/5
KS3 ICT
GCSE Computer Science*
INCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Coding
BTEC Level 2 Certificate in ICT Systems and Principles
Pearson Digital Functional Skills Entry Level 3 and Level 1 only
BTEC L1 Introductory Digital Media
BTEC L1 Introductory Business Award / Certificate / Diploma
*Pupils who wish to GCSE Computer Science are recommended to working at Step 5 or above in Maths.
KS3
KS4/5
KS3 Food technology
GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition
BTEC Level 2 in Home Cooking Skills
BTEC Level 1 in Home Cooking Skills
KS3
KS4/5
KS3 D&T
NCFE Level 1 Award Occupational Studies for the Workplace
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