J276 GCSE 9-1 Computer Science NEA (component 03/04) resourcing

We would like to remind you that any resource banks being used for the Computer Science NEA (J276) need to be completed by 31 August 2017.

The following documents/links can be used to support teachers in preparing any resource banks for their candidates:

• J276 GCSE 9-1 Computer Science specification
• Guide to J276 NEA
• 2017-2018 NEA JCQ instructions
• J276 GCSE 9-1 Computer Science web pages
• Python Syntax Guide
• NEA exemplar candidate work
  a. A helpful commentary is included
  
• Resources to support testing and robustness

Please note the Guide to J276 NEA contains an extensive FAQ section to support teachers, and we would like to draw your attention to the recommendations made to ensure NEA computer accounts meet JCQ instructions /specification requirements. 

As always, members of the Computer Science Subject Advisor Team are more than happy to answer queries about anything related to the new GCSE 9-1 Computer Science and will be releasing further resources in the upcoming weeks.

We also recommend teachers consider the following, if they haven't done so already:

• Signing up for email updates for the latest news/developments within Computer Science and ICT qualifications.
• Following our various social media streams:
  • @OCT_ICT
  • GCSE 9-1 Computer Science Facebook group
  • A Level Computer Science Facebook group

There is no requirement to submit resource banks to OCR before starting the NEA Tasks.

If you have any queries about this notice please call our Customer Contact Centre on 01223 553998.

Qualifications

• Computer Science (9-1) - J276 (from 2016)