The ICT programme of study for key stage 3 embeds the level 1 functional
skills standards for ICT.
Functional skills are the core elements of English, mathematics and ICT
that allow individuals to operate confidently and effectively in life and
at work. Individuals of whatever age who possess these skills will be able
to participate and progress in education, training and employment, as well
as develop and secure the broader range of aptitudes, attitudes and behaviours
that will enable them to make a positive contribution in the communities
in which they live and work.
Functional skills in ICT develop the ability to use ICT to find, select
and communicate information. Within the programme of study the key processes
and range and content sections of the programme of study reflect the functional
ICT standards at level 1 (see table below). The curriculum opportunities
section of the programme of study requires that pupils make appropriate
choices about when and where to use technology and provides an opportunity
for pupils to exhibit their functional skills by applying their learning
to real world applications and within a range of subject contexts.
Links between the programme of study and the functional skills
Level 1 functional skill standard: use of ICT |
Key stage 3 programme of study |
- Interact with and use ICT systems independently to meet needs
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- Select and use ICT tools efficiently, and techniques safely
and appropriately (key processes)
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- Follow and understand the need for safety and security practices
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- Use a range of ICT tools to present information in forms that
are fit for purpose, meet audience needs and suit the content
(key processes)
- The study of ICT should include an understanding of the need
for:
- safe working practices
- secure information storage
- managing information storage and access, including effective
use of files and folders to secure content and enable efficient
retrieval(range and content)
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Level 1 functional skill standard: find and select information |
Key stage 3 programme of study |
- Select and use a variety of sources of information independently
to meet needs
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- Consider systematically the information needed to solve a problem,
complete a task or answer a question, and explore how it will
be used (key processes)
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- Select and use ICT to communicate and exchange information safely,
independently, responsibly and effectively
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- Use and refine search methods to obtain information that is
well matched to purpose, by selecting different and appropriate
sources (key processes)
- Collect and enter quantitative and qualitative information,
checking its accuracy (key processes)
- Analyse and evaluate information, questioning the plausibility
and value (key processes)
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Level 1 functional skill standard: develop, present and communicate
information |
Key stage 3 programme of study |
- Access and use ICT to communicate and exchange information safely
and responsibly
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- Select and use ICT tools efficiently, and techniques safely
and appropriately (key processes)
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- Enter, develop and format information independently to suit
its meaning and purpose
- Bring together information to suit content and purpose
- Present information in ways that are fit for purpose
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- Use a range of ICT tools to present information in forms that
are fit for purpose, meet audience needs and suit the content
(key processes)
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- Evaluate the selection and use of ICT tools and facilities used
to present information
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- Communicate and share information effectively, safely and responsibly
(key processes)
- Communicate information in different ways, including the combination
of text, sound and image (key processes)
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- Select and use ICT to communicate and exchange information safely,
independently, responsibly and effectively
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- Share their views and experiences of ICT, considering the range
of its uses and its significance to individuals, communities and
society (curriculum opportunities)
- The study of ICT should include impact of ICT on individuals,
communities and society, including the social, economic, legal
and ethical implications of the use of ICT (range and content)
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