ICT is taught throughout the school at both key stages.
At KS3 students follow a varied programme of study based on the requirements of the national curriculum. In years 7 and 8 students will cover all the main software such as presentation, database, spreadsheet, web authoring and word processing as well as learning about control and some ICT theory.

In year 9 students will follow project based work where they aim to bring together all the skills they have learned before being awarded a final level in ICT.

At KS4 all students complete GCSE ICT, students take the short course either at higher or foundation level. Students complete the course over 2 years in 1 hour a week. The course comprises of 2 pieces of coursework and a written exam.

Students interested in the use of ICT within Business can opt to take Business and ICT which is a combined course that looks at how ICT is used within business. Both key applications and Business theory are covered. The course is externally examined and consists of 1 theory and 1 practical paper.

A OCR Nationals qualification is also offered in Business and ICT.


Name of staff including Head of Department and contact emails
•    Miss C. Tasker (HOD) (ctasker@stbedes.cambs.sch.uk)
•    Mrs E. Young (eyoung@stbedes.cambs.sch.uk) 


Specialised pupil equipment required:
Whilst students are not required to have any specialised equipment for ICT. KS4 students may find it useful to purchase a pen drive so that they can work on coursework both at home and at school.


Course descriptors for KS3 and KS4: