Computing

National Curriculum Statements:

KS1:  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.

KS2:  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

As a result we have a community of children who have had access to high quality computing education throughout their primary years and leave us secondary-ready.   We aim to see pupils leave school with a solid foundation of computing skills and knowledge that will help them to live and work in a contemporary society that is becoming increasingly driven by technology.  

Children learn about the many benefits of the internet and how to access age appropriate resources and programmes whilst developing a good understanding of the dangers of the online world and how to keep themselves safe, both now and in the future as they access more and more online platforms.  Our children understand the importance of being respectful and not saying anything to someone online that they wouldn’t say to them face-to-face.  

We continually evaluate the impact that our computing curriculum has on improving children’s computing knowledge and skills and their learning experience.