Contact Information
| Mr U Aftab – aftabu@denbigh.net | Miss A Brown – browna@denbigh.net |
| Miss R Thomas – thomasr@denbigh.net | Mr P Gannaway – gannawayp@denbigh.net |
| Mr A Ozgul – ozgula@denbigh.net | Mr A Steed – steeda@denbigh.net |
| Miss H Kadah kadah@denbigh.net | Miss S Thomas – thomass@denbigh.net |
| Mr B Rosie – rosiew@denbigh.net | Mr J Lee – leejo@denbigh.net |
| Mr R Edun – edunr@denbigh.net | Miss T Williams – williamstre@denbigh.net |
| Mr J Waters – watersje@denbigh.net |
Faculty Introduction
The Computing and Business Faculty covers a range of subjects, including Computing, Information Technology, Business, Enterprise & Marketing, and Economics. These are delivered through two key subject areas – Business and Computing – providing students with a broad, engaging curriculum that builds both digital capability and commercial understanding.
Business
In Years 9 to 11, students can choose from:
- OCR GCSE Business
- The vocational Cambridge National in Enterprise & Marketing
In the Sixth Form, students have the option to study:
- Edexcel A Level Business
- CTEC Technical Certificate in Business
- OCR A Level Economics
Computing & Information Technologies
For Years 9 to 11, the department offers:
- OCR GCSE Computer Science
- The vocational Cambridge National in Information Technologies
In the Sixth Form, students can pursue:
- OCR A Level Computer Science
Faculty staff also lead after-school clubs aimed at building confidence and technical skills in Computing and IT, as well as providing support with coursework and project work.
Schemes of Learning
Each faculty has developed a Scheme of Learning for each subject and year group. The Schemes of Learning outline the curriculum journey that students will embark on each academic year.
Computer Science
Digital Literacy
Information Technology
Useful Websites
- YouTube Link: Excel
- YouTube Link: Access
Faculty Assessment and Feedback Policy
Please find a copy of the Faculty Assessment and Feedback policy below. Teachers in the faculty subject areas will follow this policy when assessing students learning and providing feedback.
Business
Enterprise & Marketing
Useful Websites
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Key Words for Year 7 Computing
| Read Only Memory (ROM) | Contains the start up instructions for a computer. Does not lose its contents when the power is switched off. Cannot be changed, only read. ROM is Non-Volatile. |
| Random Access Memory (RAM) | Contains data and programs currently in use. Loses its contents when the power is switched off. Can be changed (written to) and read from. RAM is Volatile. |
| Volatile / Non-Volatile | Volatile means the storage and memory requires power to keep the data, non-volatile means the data and programs are not lost when the power is switched off. |
| Input Device | Allows a user to enter instructions and data into the computer. Examples include: Keyboard, mouse, webcam, microphone. |
| Output device | Allows the computer to see the result of processing. Examples include: Monitor (screen), printer, speakers. |
| Storage device | These are non-volatile places to keep the data and programs we use safe. We save our work into storage devices. Examples include hard disk drive, CD / DVD, solid state drive, USB Memory Stick. |
| Central Processing Unit (CPU) | This is the part of the computer than executes all the instructions in the computer programs. |
| Hardware | The physical components of the computer, the things you can touch. |
| Software | The non-physical parts of a program. The applications and apps that run on the hardware. |
| Operating System | The (large) piece of software which controls the operation of the computer and all the devices connected to it. |
| The Laws of Computing | These are the laws passed by our government to enable us to use our computers and devices safely. They are: The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act, The Data Protection Act, The Computer Misuse Act. |
| Personal Data | Data / Information which can be used to identify a single person, e.g. name, address, phone number, school, height and many others. |
| Programming | Writing instructions for a computer to follow, to solve a problem. |
| Binary | A system of counting using just 0 (zero) and 1(1). Computers use binary because they are made up of switches which can either be ON (1) or OFF (0). |
| Bits and Bytes | Computer scientists measure the size of something in terms of bits and bytes. There are 8 bits in one byte. There are about 1000 (actually 1024) bytes in one kilobyte (kb). There are about 1000 (1024) kilobytes in one megabyte. bit, nibble (4 bits), byte, kilobyte, megabyte, gigabyte, terabyte |
Key Words for Year 8 Computing
| Key Term | Definition |
| Read Only Memory (ROM) | Contains the start up instructions for a computer. Does not lose its contents when the power is switched off. Cannot be changed, only read. ROM is Non-Volatile |
| Random Access Memory (RAM) | Contains data and programs currently in use. Loses its contents when the power is switched off. Can be changed (written to) and read from. RAM is Volatile |
| Volatile / Non-Volatile | Volatile means the storage and memory requires power to keep the data, non-volatile means the data and programs are not lost when the power is switched off |
| Input Device | Allows a user to enter instructions and data into the computer. Examples include: Keyboard, mouse, webcam, microphone |
| Output device | Allows the computer to see the result of processing. Examples include: Monitor (screen), printer, speakers. |
| Storage device | These are non-volatile places to keep the data and programs we use safe. We save our work into storage devices. Examples include hard disk drive, CD / DVD, solid state drive, USB Memory Stick |
| Central Processing Unit (CPU) | This is the part of the computer than executes all the instructions in the computer programs. |
| Hardware | The physical components of the computer, the things you can touch. |
| Software | The non-physical parts of a program. The applications and apps that run on the hardware |
| Operating System | The (large) piece of software which controls the operation of the computer and all the devices connected to it. |
| The Laws of Computing | These are the laws passed by our government to enable us to use our computers and devices safely. They are: The Copyright, Designs and Patents ActThe Data Protection ActThe Computer Misuse Act |
| Personal Data | Data / Information which can be used to identify a single person, e.g. name, address, phone number, school, height and many others. |
| Programming | Writing instructions for a computer to follow, to solve a problem. |
| Binary | A system of counting using just 0 (zero) and 1(1). Computers use binary because they are made up of switches which can either be ON (1) or OFF (0). |
| Bits and Bytes | Computer scientists measure the size of something in terms of bits and bytes. There are 8 bits in one byte. There are about 1000 (actually 1024) bytes in one kilobyte (kb). There are about 1000 (1024) kilobytes in one megabyte. bit, nibble (4 bits), byte, kilobyte, megabyte, gigabyte, terabyte |
