This class is designed to provide pupils studying computer programming either as part of the National Curriculum in England (Key stage 1,2,3 & 4) or as a career path. It's purpose is to teach information and computation, digital systems and how they are put to use through programming, as well as to provide pupils with the capability to use information technology to create programs, systems and digital content. Also to provide computer literacy to pupils allowing them to express their thoughts and ideas through Information & Communication Technology (ICT) in a way that is suitable for todays workplaces. The class aims to ensure that you: - can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation - can analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems - can evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems - are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology