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Programming software

High School

We code using python in years 7 to 11. 

If you want to install a python programming environment, we recommend Thonny as it is lightweight (does not use much space or memory on your computer).

If you just want to test small bits of code, you could use the Hartismere Python IDE (but you cannot save code here)

Alternatively, Replit is an online programming environment that allows you to code in your choice of languages (requires sign up)

Sixth form

In sixth form we program using C#

If you want a lightweight IDE (and what we use in school), Sharp Develop is useful

The best is probably Visual Studio Community as would be the environment that most tutorials online would use

Thonny python

Hartismere python

Sharp Develop C#

Visual Studio Community C#

Replit

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A Level Computer Science

Sorting Visualiser

GCSE Computer Science

Essential programming skills to learn

C# Yellow Book

C# Cook Books

CPU Fetch-Decode-Execute Animation

Online Little Man Computer - CPU simulator

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Public Services

National SMSC Quality Mark - Gold

Professional Services

A Level CS: Algorithm Assembly Instructions

Careers Fair - 14 March 2024

Technology and Food Studies

Design & Technology Trips

Coding Challenges for GCSE and A Level Computer Science

Design and Technology

Ports & Logistics

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Year 9 One Lesson Task :: Goal Seek [Spreadsheet]

The Wave: Cinema's most terrifying lesson

C# Cook Book // Mastermind (Console)

The Lost Boys Revision

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Examination Certificates

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Sixth Form Course Information

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Teacher of Science

Teacher of History (possibility to combine with a head of year role)

Local Governing Body Information

Teacher of Science (possibility to combine with a head of year post)

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Teacher of Mathematics (possibility to combine with a head of year post)

Teacher of Mathematics (with specific year group responsibilities for key stage 5)

Pan's Labyrinth

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