
The Computing Tutor
"Inspiring Students to Succeed"



100% Student Pass Rate at AQA A Level!
STEM Learning Support Specialist in GCSE Maths, L2 & L3 BTEC IT and A Level Computer Science
Online 1:1 support available to the whole of the UK!
Based in Reading, England, United Kingdom
NEW ARRIVAL! A set of Unit 2 Resources based around the
January 2022 Exam Paper using a Composite Primary Key!
Training and CPD for Teachers

BTEC SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS
There are lots of new units and content in the 2017 BTEC IT and Computing specification. I can provide CPD traning and support for either unit theory, assignment preparation or Non Exmined Assessment preparation in the following units:
BTEC IT Level 2 - Creating Systems to Manage Information
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Exam content and preparation
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ERD design
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Creating tables and datatypes
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Validating tables for data input
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Creating single table queries
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Creating multi-table queries
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Queries with aggregate functions (SUM, MIN, MAX)
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Queries with calculated fields
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Creating simple reports
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Creating reports from queries
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Creating reports with calculated fields
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Creating forms for data entry
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Creating bound forms for loading data
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Creating calculated fields in forms
BTEC IT Unit 4 Programming
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Explaining the different Paradigmns
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Simple Assembler Programming
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Programming in Python
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Programming in C#
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Programming in VB.NET
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Assignment preparation
BTEC IT Unit 9 - Project Management
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Agile methodology
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PRINCE2 methodology
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Waterfall MEthodology
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RAD Methodology
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How to apply these methodologies to a BTEC project
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How to handle the Learning Aims B and C writeup
BTEC IT Unit 11 Cyber Security and Incident Managment
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Core networking theory
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Basic threats and countermeasures
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Forensic Analysis
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How to effectively prepare for the 9 hour Non Examined Assesment
BTEC IT Unit 14 IT Service Delivery
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How to deliver the unit with a focus on the exam
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How to carry out the research phase
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What is meant by an IT Service Strategy
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What is meant by an IT Service Solution
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What is meant by an IT Service Catalog
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What documents do you need to an IT Service Solution
Costs for training will be £50 per person per hour. Please email me for further details.

PROGRAMMING SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS
Python has gained an awful lot of traction for Key stage 3 and Key stage 4 programming over the last 5 years, and it's not hard to see why:
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it's a very forgiving language
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you can begin programming immediately
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you don't need to learn any difficult syntax
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it deals with dynamic typing of variables behind the scenes for you
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it's not case sensitive
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it is well suited to students with specific learning requirements
However, Python does not fit in very well with either the OCR or AQA specification at GCSE because:
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it does not support FOR loops, you have to loop across an iterator
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it does not support CASE statements
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it is not strongly typed so it's difficult for students to understand variable declaration
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it does not support static arrays (which you need a for loop to use) instead uses lists
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it does not support DO..WHILE loops (or post condition loops)
All of these, students need to understand the pseudocode for, but Python will not support it.
I can help provide CPD for you at your school to go over the peculiarities of the language and tailor support for you in your classroom with your year group.
In addition I can full support you in C# and VB.NET helping you to understand Object Orientation as well as database connectivity
This support can be for both GCSE Computing as well as A Level and Level 3 BTEC IT and Computing
Remote support via Skype is available.
Costs for training will be £50 per person per hour. Please email me for further details.
