What does Computing look like?

Computing is taught through thematic units. The curriculum overview and long term planning documents demonstrate which thematic units feature Computing and the objectives taught. 

During lessons, children participate in a wide range of activities that are practical, relevant, collaborative and engaging and build on their prior knowledge from previous years. 

Our teachers rely on a range of assessment tools to provide data on the knowledge and skills pupils have, their progress and their development points which includes:

· formative assessment during lessons
· challenge tasks
· records of learning (online platforms and books)
· pupil voice

For information on the role of computing and technology in the Early Years curriculum, please click on the link below:

Coverage in Key Stage 1:

Pupils should be taught to:

• Understand what algorithms are; how they are implemented as programs on digital devices; and that programs execute by following precise and unambiguous instructions
• Create and debug simple programs
• Use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs
• Use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content
• Recognise common uses of information technology beyond school
• Use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies.

Coverage in Key Stage 2:

Pupils should be taught to:

• Design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts
• Use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output
• Use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs
• Understand computer networks including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the world wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration
• Use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating digital content
• Select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a range of programs, systems and content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information
• Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.