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Guidance is given on the target audience for each resource, when each resource should be employed, which other resources may be of relevance and a summary of the key points of each resource. The resources can be selected individually, or the entire collection studied in sequence by following this guide. |\n| 3 | Summary – A 32-page detailed specification of the course with required content, assessment tasks and general administration requirements.\u003Cbr>Audience – HODs and experienced teachers who require more information on the course content and structure when planning delivery. NQTs may want to refer to the specification in order to map GCSE requirements against Pearson’s implementation of the course.\u003Cbr>When is it useful – When planning the delivery of a new course, the specification gives you clear guidance on what must be covered and how the students will be assessed. Purpose – The specification is the formal description of the course, laying out what should be delivered, how it should be assessed, support and administrative details, alongside links to related documents and resources necessary to deliver the GCSE successfully. |\n| 4 | The Specification gives detailed information on the content and delivery of the GCSE Computer Science course.\u003Cbr>[Screenshot 1]\u003Cbr>Each of the 6 topics included in the GCSE are specified in detail, showing what content needs to be covered. Administrative requirements are then discussed so that teachers are aware of the how assessment is carried out and how this ties into Ofqual objectives.[Screenshot 2]\u003Cbr>Additionally, information is provided on key areas such as command word taxonomy, flowchart symbols and qualification codes. Links are provided to other key documents and resources which provide supplementary information related to the specification.[Item 3]\u003Cbr>Related resources – Other resources that are related to this resource include The Getting started guide and Schemes of Work. |\n| 5 | Summary – The PLS details in 12 pages all of the Python 3 commands and structures that are required for students to access all the questions that may be encountered in Paper 2 of the course.\u003Cbr>Audience – Teachers experienced with Python or other programming languages will find this document useful.\u003Cbr>When is it useful – Once Pearson’s GCSE has been selected, it is essential that the PLS is studied carefully to ensure that all areas are taught to students, enabling them to maximise their success in Paper 2 – the on-screen exam. The PLS is also provided to students during the exam.\u003Cbr>Purpose – The PLS’s purpose is to comprehensively detail all of the Python commands, techniques, structures etc. that are required to be taught in order for students to be able to answer all possible questions encountered in Paper 2. |\n| 6 | Summary – An expanded 43-page version of the “What’s changed and why” document that details the changes that have been made to the Computer Science GCSE following |\n\n\n|  | the request from Ofqual that all exam boards assess programming skills by exam only. Clarification is given on what exactly needs to be taught with cross-references to the Specification document. In essence, it clarifies the scope of what should be taught with reference to the specification.\u003Cbr>Audience – NQT and experienced Teachers and HODs who taught the previous version of GCSE Computer Science which required the completion of an NEA or who are starting on GCSE Computer Science for the first time.\u003Cbr>When is it useful – This document is most useful when you are planning delivery of anew Computer Science course, especially if transitioning from an NEA-based GCSE. 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