ICT & Business

About the Faculty

The Faculty of ICT and Business Education is situated on the second floor of the Newman Block. There are 7 specialist areas equipped with Microsoft Windows networked workstations, which enable pupils to access a full range of resources.

Key Stage 3 (Years 7-8)

During Years 7 and 8 students study ICT as a discrete subject for one hour per week. The students use a wide range of applications where the skills that they learn will also support learning across the curriculum.

Key Stage 4 (Years 9 - 11)

In Years 9, 10 and 11 students follow examination courses in:
GCSE ICT
OCR NATIONAL ICT (1/2 GCSE equivalent)
GCSE BUSINESS
FIRST CERTIFICATE IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM (2 GCSE equivalent)
Students will receive a minimum of 2 hours of lessons per subject, per week, depending on the course.

Sixth Form (Post-16)

In the sixth form courses are offered in:
A level ICT
A level COMPUTING
FIRST DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS (4 GCSE equivalent)
BTEC NATIONAL IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM (A level equivalent)
A level BUSINESS
Students will receive a minimum of 5 hours of lessons per subject, per week, depending on the course.
 

Faculty Team

Head of Faculty:
Mr A. Kafai

Head of Business:
Mr M. Bond

Other teaching staff:

Mr A. Flood
Mrs E. James
Mr J. McInerney
Mr P. Nolan
Mr H. Rees