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Pseudocode Skills for A Level Computer Science
This recorded short course includes access to the recorded lesson covering the pseudocode skills needed for A Level Computer Science programming exams.
Included in this course:
🎬 A video lecture introducing the topic of pseudocode
💻 Activities for you to help you revise
👩 A recorded “live” class to help you understand the topic further
🧠 Marking & feedback on your practice questions from a real teacher!
iGCSE Computer Science – Self-Paced
Our self-paced CIE IGCSE Computer Science course allows you to learn the 0984/0478 specification at your own pace, covering the key aspects of both theory and programming papers, and supported by a fully qualified Computer Science teacher & subject specialist.
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How Long Is the Course?
This course is divided into 55 weekly lessons with an additional 2 weeks at the end of the course that contain a full timed mock exam.
How Many Hours Does It Take To Complete?
GCSE and iGCSE courses are recommended to take approximately 120 hours. Over the 55 weeks, you should expect to study for approximately 2 – 3 hours each week, which will include following along with the lesson video recording, practice questions, and programming practice.
Lessons are released weekly from your date of enrolment. If you are looking to complete the course in a condensed period of time, please get in touch to discuss purchasing the full course up front.
Is My Work Marked?
As part of this distance learning course, students have the option to submit weekly practice questions which are marked and returned with feedback covering all aspects of the course and helping you to complete your independent study with confidence. Computer Science courses are run by Holly, a qualified Computer Science teacher and have been designed to give students the opportunity to ask questions and receive feedback on their progress.
Throughout the course, you have access to a “help portal” where you can send your tutor questions and help you move through each step.
Important note: Our course covers the course content, however students are responsible for registering with an exam center and ensuring that they have sufficient time to cover the course content prior to exams.
TeachAllAboutIt Staff Training
This is your online record of induction and training whilst working for TeachAllAboutIt.
Some of the training that you will undertake will be with external companies and so you will be asked to upload your certificate of completion.
If you have any questions, please use the question mark to the bottom right of the screen to ask for help.
A Level Computer Science
Our A Level Computer Science course follows the OCR Computer Science specification and includes everything needed to complete your studies as a private candidate.
In year 1, you will be learning the fundamentals of computer systems and building your programming knowledge to allow you to begin the planning and prototyping phases of your programming project.
When you reach year 2, you will build on your knowledge to complete your programming project and continue to deepen your understanding of computer systems including the ethical considerations of working in a world that uses computing daily.
Throughout your course, you will be supported by your tutor through weekly tutor marked assignments and live classes that enable you to access the specialist knowledge that has gone into building this online course.
To assist your independent learning, your course includes:
Written topic introductions
Video resources for key topics from your tutor
Resources and activities for each topic of the course
A week by week study plan to help you organise your time
Online support from your tutor between lessons
Studying for an A Level is a serious committment, so we ask you to apply in advance. Please complete the application form to register your interest in applying for September 2023
The OCR A Level Computer Science course consists of three components that you will study over two years. As there is a coursework element to the course, you will be required to attend some additional coursework lessons to allow your tutor to authenticate your work.
Paper 1: Computer Systems
Written Exam (2h 30m)
Weighting: 40%
The internal workings of the (CPU), data exchange, software development, data types and legal and ethical issues.
Paper 2: Algorithms & Programming
Written Exam (2h 30m)
Weighting: 40%
Using computational thinking to solve problems.
NEA: Programming Project
Non-Exam Assessment
Weighting: 20%
Students will be expected to analyse a problem, design, develop, test, evaluate, and document a program. The program must be to solve it written in a suitable programming language
Frequently Asked Questions
Our course covers the full course content, however students are responsible for registering with an exam centre and ensuring that they have sufficient time to cover the course content prior to exams. The exam board recommendation for an A Level course is 360 guided learning hours over two years.
We are an approved partner with the Tutors & Exams private exam centre and as such our students are able to apply to book with the UK centres with preferential rates. Please get in touch with us for our T&E partner code once enrolled should you wish to sit your exams with them. This code will be confirmed with us to enable your partner rate.
Improving Productivity Using IT (J/502/4156)
This unit may be sat as as stand-alone ICT course, or as part of the following qualifications:
- BCS Level 2 Certificate in User Skills (ICDL Core)
- BCS Level 2 Certificate in User Skills (ICDL Extra)
- Level 1, 2 , or 3 Flexible Certificate / Award in IT User Skills
For this course to be counted towards the qualifications above, please ensure that you have registered for these separately.
Level : 2
BCS Credit Value : 4
Recommended Duration: 30 hours
Database Software (M/507/9684)
This unit may be sat as as stand-alone ICT course, or as part of the following qualifications:
- BCS Level 2 Certificate in User Skills (ICDL Core)
- BCS Level 2 Certificate in User Skills (ICDL Extra)
- Level 1, 2 , or 3 Flexible Certificate / Award in IT User Skills
For this course to be counted towards the qualifications above, please ensure that you have registered for these separately.
Level : 2
BCS Credit Value : 4
Recommended Duration: 30 hours
Presentation Software (M/502/4622)
This unit may be sat as as stand-alone ICT course, or as part of the following qualifications:
- BCS Level 2 Certificate in User Skills (ICDL Core)
- BCS Level 2 Certificate in User Skills (ICDL Extra)
- Level 1, 2 , or 3 Flexible Certificate / Award in IT User Skills
For this course to be counted towards the qualifications above, please ensure that you have registered for these separately.
Level : 2
BCS Credit Value : 4
Recommended Duration: 30 hours
Spreadsheet Software (F/502/4625)
This unit may be sat as as stand-alone ICT course, or as part of the following qualifications:
- BCS Level 2 Certificate in User Skills (ICDL Core)
- BCS Level 2 Certificate in User Skills (ICDL Extra)
- Level 1, 2 , or 3 Flexible Certificate / Award in IT User Skills
For this course to be counted towards the qualifications above, please ensure that you have registered for these separately.
Level : 2
BCS Credit Value : 4
Recommended Duration: 30 hours
Word Processing (F/507/9687)
This unit may be sat as as stand-alone ICT course, or as part of the following qualifications:
- BCS Level 2 Certificate in User Skills (ICDL Core)
- BCS Level 2 Certificate in User Skills (ICDL Extra)
- Level 1, 2 , or 3 Flexible Certificate / Award in IT User Skills
For this course to be counted towards the qualifications above, please ensure that you have registered for these separately.
Level : 2
BCS Credit Value : 4
Recommended Duration: 30 hours
Using The Internet (T/502/4296)
This unit may be sat as as stand-alone ICT course, or as part of the following qualifications:
- BCS Level 1 Award in IT User Skills
- BCS Level 2 Certificate in User Skills (ICDL Core)
- Level 1, 2 , or 3 Flexible Certificate / Award in IT User Skills
For this course to be counted towards the qualifications above, please ensure that you have registered for these separately.
Level : 1
BCS Credit Value : 3
Recommended Duration: 30 hours
IT Security for Users (R/502/4256)
This unit may be sat as as stand-alone ICT course, or as part of the following qualifications:
- BCS Level 1 Award in IT User Skills
- BCS Level 2 Certificate in User Skills (ICDL Core)
- Level 1, 2 , or 3 Flexible Certificate / Award in IT User Skills
For this course to be counted towards the qualifications above, please ensure that you have registered for these separately.
Level : 1
BCS Credit Value : 3
Recommended Duration: 30 hours
Using Email (J/502/4299)
This unit may be sat as as stand-alone ICT course, or as part of the following qualifications:
- BCS Level 1 Award in IT User Skills
- BCS Level 2 Certificate in User Skills (ICDL Core)
- Level 1, 2 , or 3 Flexible Certificate / Award in IT User Skills
For this course to be counted towards the qualifications above, please ensure that you have registered for these separately.
Level : 1
BCS Credit Value : 2
Recommended Duration: 30 hours
IT User Fundamentals (J/502/4206)
This unit may be sat as as stand-alone ICT course, or as part of the following qualifications:
- BCS Level 1 Award in IT User Skills
- BCS Level 2 Certificate in User Skills (ICDL Core)
- Level 1, 2 , or 3 Flexible Certificate / Award in IT User Skills
For this course to be counted towards the qualifications above, please ensure that you have registered for these separately.
Level : 1
BCS Credit Value : 3
Recommended Duration: 30 hours
A Level Computer Science Masterclasses Taster
Welcome to A Level Computer Science! This is a taster lesson for our A Level level courses for learners considering joining us for weekly group revision.
This is a chance to meet our tutor and see what our courses are like before enroling. Please scroll down to access the taster lessons!
TeachAllAboutIt is a small company with tutors who are also specialist teachers in their field. We’re always happy to listen to your feedback and will try to make our courses as fun and as accessible as we possibly can.
What we learn in Computer Science:
Students can enrol at any time, but we strongly recommend starting in September and following the full course. The course is run over a year with the option of continuing in a revision group through year 13 with assistance with exam technique and practical application of knowledge.
| Before a Live Lesson | During A Live Lesson | After A Live Lesson |
| Pre-Recorded topic video (aimed at grade D-B) Revision Notes | Further your your understanding with exam style questions & group quizzes (aimed at grade B – A*) | Complete tutor marked exam questions Test your understanding with online quizzes |
*please note change of time BST/GMT if you are attending internationally
Important note: Our course covers a curriculum in line with multiple exam boards (AQA, OCR, & CIE) and delivers topics that will help all A Level Computer Science students make progress. All assessments are against the National Curriculum KS5 standards or above.
To reserve your place & enrol onto any of our 2022/23 courses, please use the timetable links below:
GCSE Computer Science Masterclasses Taster
Welcome to GCSE Computer Science! This is a taster lesson for our GCSE level courses for learners considering joining us for weekly group revision.
This is a chance to meet our tutor and see what our courses are like before enroling.
To book a place on the live lesson on 2nd July at 10am please click here
TeachAllAboutIt is a small company with tutors who are also specialist teachers in their field. We’re always happy to listen to your feedback and will try to make our courses as fun and as accessible as we possibly can.
What we learn in Computer Science:
Students can enrol at any time, but we strongly recommend starting in September and following the full course.
| Before a Live Lesson | During A Live Lesson | After A Live Lesson |
| Pre-Recorded topic video (aimed at grade 4-6) Revision Notes | Further your your understanding with exam style questions & group quizzes (aimed at grade 7-9) | Complete tutor marked exam questions Test your understanding with online quizzes |
*please note change of time BST/GMT if you are attending internationally
Important note: Our course covers a curriculum in line with multiple exam boards and delivers topics that will help all GCSE & iGCSE Computer Science students make progress. All assessments are against the Nation Curriculum KS4 standards or above.
To reserve your place & enrol onto any of our 2022/23 courses, please use the links below:
iGCSE Computer Science Taster
Welcome to iGCSE Computer Science! This is a taster lesson for our GCSE level courses for learners considering studying Computer Science as a distance learning course.
This is a chance to meet our tutor and see what our courses are like before enroling. Please scroll down to access the taster lessons!
TeachAllAboutIt is a small company with tutors who also home educate their own children. We’re always happy to listen to your feedback and will try to make our courses as fun and as accessible as we possibly can.
What we learn in Computer Science:
Students can enrol at any time, but we strongly recommend starting in September and allowing the full 2 years of study as the course requires a lot of technical understanding and the specification has increased significantly for the 2023 update.
| Paper | Topics | Type |
| Paper 1 | Theory of Computing | Written paper |
| Paper 2 | Application of Programming Theory | Written paper with coding |
*please note change of time BST/GMT if you are attending internationally
Important note: Our course covers a curriculum in line with both the Cambridge iGCSE Computer Science 0478 & 0984 specifications. All assessments include tutor marking & feedback.
To reserve your place & enrol onto any of our 2022/23 courses, please use the links below:
iGCSE Computer Science – Year 1
iGCSE ICT Taster
Welcome to iGCSE ICT! This is a taster lesson for our GCSE level courses for learners considering studying IT as a distance learning course.
This is a chance to meet our tutor and see what our courses are like before enroling. Please scroll down to access the taster lessons!
TeachAllAboutIt is a small company with tutors who also home educate their own children. We’re always happy to listen to your feedback and will try to make our courses as fun and as accessible as we possibly can.
What we learn in ICT:
Students can enrol at any time, but we strongly recommend starting in September and allowing the full 2 years of study as the course requires a lot of technical understanding for the two practical exams.
| Paper | Topics | Type |
| Paper 1 | Theory of ICT & business use of technology | Written paper |
| Paper 2 | Document Production, Databases, & Presentations | Practical Exam (on screen) |
| Paper 3 | Spreadsheets & Website Authoring | Practical Exam (on screen) |
*please note change of time BST/GMT if you are attending internationally
Important note: Our course covers a curriculum in line with the Cambridge iGCSE ICT (0417) A* – G specification. All assessments are against the Nation Curriculum KS4 standards or above.
To reserve your place & enrol onto any of our 2022/23 courses, please use the timetable links below:
KS3 Taster
Welcome to KS3 Computing! This is a taster lesson for our Pre-GCSE courses.
This is a chance to meet our tutor and see what our courses are like before enroling. Please scroll down to access the taster lessons!
TeachAllAboutIt is a small company with tutors who also home educate their own children. We’re always happy to listen to your feedback and will try to make our courses as fun and as accessible as we possibly can.
What we learn in Year 1:
Students can enrol at any time, but we strongly recommend starting at the beginning of a half term as the course is divided into topics. Each half term is 5 weeks long with an independent assessment at the end.
| Half Term | Topics | Tutor |
| Sept – Oct | The History of Data (from cave paintings to computers) | Holly Billinghurst |
| Nov – Dec | Web Awareness (e-safety & netiquette) | Jay Shurey |
| Jan – Feb | Python Turtle Programming | Holly Billinghurst |
| March – Apr | Spreadsheets (ICT) | Holly Billinghurst |
| Apr – June | Programming Concepts in Scratch | Jay Shurey |
*please note change of time BST/GMT if you are attending internationally
Important note: Our course covers a curriculum in line with year 7 – 9 in British schools. All assessments are against the Nation Curriculum KS3 standards or above with the added flexibility of home education. A full curriculum is covered each year with extra topics covered over the three KS3 courses.
Attending a single year of KS3 does not prevent students from progressing to GCSE/iGCSE.
