"If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow.” – John Dewey
Within our computing curriculum, we are developing a broad, deep understanding of computing and how it links to children's lives and to enable children to develop analytical problem-solving skills and learn to evaluate and apply information technology.
COMPUTING: INTENT
Our computing curriculum allows for a broad, deep understanding of the subject and how it links to children's lives. It offers a range of opportunities for consolidation, challenge and variety. This allows children to apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science. They develop analytical problem-solving skills and learn to evaluate and apply information technology. It also enables them to become responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information technology. This progression map ensures children build on prior knowledge to ensure they secure and retain new skills and information. Key vocabulary progresses through the year groups to support children’s understanding of the technology and features that they are using.
COMPUTING: IMPLEMENTATION
Teaching and learning of this subject contains revision, analysis and problem-solving. Through the sequence of lessons, we inspire pupils to develop a love of the digital world, see its place in their future and give teachers confidence. Cross-curricular links are also important in supporting other areas of learning. Our curriculum ensures children build on prior knowledge at the same time as introducing new skills and challenges. In Key Stage 1, the focus is on developing the use of algorithms, programming and how technology can be used safely and purposefully. In KS2, lessons still focus on algorithms, programming and coding but in a more complex way and for different purposes.
Children also develop their knowledge of computer networks, internet services and the safe and purposeful use of the internet and technology. End-of-unit assessments enable staff to feel confident in the progression of skills and knowledge and that outcomes have been met.
COMPUTING: IMPACT
Learning in computing will be enjoyed across the school. Teachers will have high expectations and quality evidence will be presented in a variety of forms. Children will use digital and technological vocabulary accurately, alongside a progression in their technical skills. They will be confident using a range of hardware and software and will produce high-quality purposeful work. Children will see the digital world as part of their own world, extending beyond school, and understand that they have choices to make. They will be confident and respectful digital citizens going on to lead happy and healthy digital lives.