Computing

Intent

Our curriculum will give children:

• An exciting, rich, relevant and challenging Computing curriculum for all pupils.
• The opportunity to become responsible, respectful and competent users of data, information and communication technology.
• Technology solutions for forging better home and school links.
• Enthusiasm and equip children with the capability to use technology throughout their lives.
• An understanding of how information is used, stored, created, retrieved, shared and manipulated.
• The chance to utilise computational thinking beyond the Computing curriculum.
• Access to a variety of high-quality hardware, software and unplugged resources.
• The ability to use technology imaginatively, as well as using it to be more efficient.
• The skills, strategies and knowledge that will enable them to reap the benefits of the online world, whilst being able to minimise risk to themselves or others.
• More than the government recommended/statutory guidance for the programmes of study for Computing and Online safety.
• Regardless of their ability, social and cultural backgrounds, those with disabilities, EAL speakers and SEN statement the chance to reach their full potential.

Implementation

Our curriculum will be experienced through:

• Fun and engaging lessons which help to raise standards and allow all pupils to achieve to their full potential.
• Strong cross-curricular links and the 2Simple Computing Tool.
• Relevant up-to-date online safety which is progressive from Early Years to the end of Year 6.
• ICT scenarios based on experience in the real world
• A range of resources which successfully supports delivering the curriculum.
• Our long-term plan which is based on the Purple Mash programme and enables us over a two-year cycle to cover all National Curriculum objectives.
• Planning which is differentiated by class groupings (4-year groups) with the possibility of differentiating further for specific year group targets, and to meet pupil needs.
• Specific language and vocabulary taught and fully exploited.
• Teachers and support staff having a sound subject knowledge of the curriculum.

Impact

Our curriculum will give the pupils:

• An understanding of what algorithms are, how they are implemented as programs on digital devices, and that programs execute by following a sequence of instructions.
• The ability to write and test simple programs.
• Ways to organise, store, manipulate and retrieve data in a range of digital formats.
• Methods to communicate safely and respectfully online, keeping personal information private, and recognise common uses of information technology beyond school.
• The knowledge and skills to design and write programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems.
• The ability to use search engines effectively; be discerning in evaluating digital content; respect individuals and property; use technology responsibly, securely and safely.
• The opportunity to select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices.
• The use of logical reasoning to explain how a simple algorithm works and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs.
• An understanding of computer networks including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the worldwide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration.