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Communications

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The Communications Faculty is made up of:

  • Languages: French, Community Languages and Spanish
  • Computer Science and ICT
Please click on the link below to view the curriculum maps for 2020-21.

Curriculum Map - Communications


Please click on the expandable sections below for information about the different subjects.

Languages

IMG 20170322 102808The Modern Foreign Languages Faculty at The Langley Academy believes that language learning is a life long skill. We are not just aiming to develop students into proficient linguists, but also into individuals who can look beyond the garden gate and demonstrate a cultural knowledge and understanding of the countries where the language they learn is spoken. We teach creatively and interactively and provide the students with opportunities to experience the language they study as both Languages are taught by native speakers and visits to France and Spain are organised each year, alternatively.

Learning Spanish OR French is compulsory at KS3, optional at KS4 and can only be studied at KS5, if studied at KS4.

Please click on the link below to view the Curriculum Map for 2020-21.

Curriculum Map - Languages

Computer Science

La 27The core of computing is computer science, in which pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work, and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. Buildings on this knowledge and understanding, pupils are equipped to use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content.

Computer Science also ensures that students become digitally literate – driven, and express themselves and develop their ideas through identifying issues and problem solving – at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active participants in a digital world.

The Computer Science department offers extra - curricular activities such as ‘robotics club’ which compete in the First Tech Challenge. During this extra - curricular club students develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles whilst being innovative, enabling them to realise the TLA value of Curiosity, exploration and discovery.

The world of computers is growing at an un-recordable rate everyday, computers are the most influential tools in our lives, and they are our present and future. The planet can measure the exponential growth and excitement in the computing industry, an industry which you want to be a part of!!

The Langley Academy Computer Science Department believes that Computer Science is a crucial tool needed to survive in our modern world.  Our aim at TLA is not only to ensure students successfully complete their qualifications to the best of their ability but also to equip all of them with the skills needed to survive in a rapidly-changing world. We want our students to be able to participate fully in a world of technology. We aim to enable them to find, explore, analyse, exchange and present information but also to become successful computational thinkers.

Expertise in computer Science enables you to solve complex, challenging problems. Computing enables you to make a positive difference in the world. Computing offers many types of lucrative careers such as IT consultant, Cybersecurity consultant, Multimedia programmer, Systems analyst, Games developer, Web designer.

Please click on the link below to view the Curriculum Map for 2020-21.

Curriculum Map - Computer Science & ICT

ICT

20 10 13.Langley Academy.0778A sound understanding of IT technologies and practices is essential for IT professionals. ICT course creates a solid foundation in the fundamentals of hardware, networks, software, the ethical use of computers and how businesses use IT. It also helps individuals to understand the legislation and regulation governing information which flows in to and out of an organisation and the constraints and limitations that apply to it.  Successful completion of IT related qualification can open the doors for careers such as Database administrator, ,Information systems manager, IT consultant, IT technical support officer, Network engineer, IT sales professional, Management consultant.

ICT qualification aims to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the principles of IT and Global Information Systems. Students gain an insight into the IT sector as they investigate the pace of technological change, IT infrastructure, and the flow of information on a global scale and the importance of legal and security considerations.

Please click on the link below to view the Curriculum Map for 2020-21.

Curriculum Map - Computer Science & ICT