COMPUTING

Intent
Learning computing equips pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computing has deep links with mathematics, science, and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems. The core of computing is computer science, in which pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work, and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. Building on this knowledge and understanding, pupils are equipped to use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content. Computing also ensures that pupils become digitally literate – able to use, and express themselves and develop their ideas through, information and communication technology – at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active participants in a digital world.

We aim to ensure that all pupils

• can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation
• can analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems
• can evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems
• are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology
• choose to use either laptops or ‘Netbooks’ to support their own work in other areas of the curriculum

The school has 15 Chromebooks for each of the Y1 to 6 classes, enabling access to Computing Technology on a ratio of 1:2, in order that the children can use the technology as they require. Interactive Whiteboards are used in the classrooms enabling children to interact with computer software and support their visual learning. These whiteboards also support the demonstration of computer programs and are an extremely powerful teaching and learning tool. Children also use iPads.

OUR CURRICULUM

• ​Our Curriculum
• Our Approach
• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Art and Design
• Computing
• Design and Technology
• Geography
• History
• Modern Foreign Languages
• Music
• PSHE
• Physical Education
• Religious Education
• Sex and Relationships Education
• Collective Worship
• Special Educational Needs
• Assessment and Reporting

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COMPUTING	AUTUMN 2020	SPRING 2021	SUMMER 2021
YEAR 1	Getting Started Beebots	Algorithms Unplugged Digital Imagery	Intro to Data Rocket to the Moon
YEAR 2	What is a computer? Word Processing	Scratch Jr Algorithms and Debugging	International Space Station Stop Motion
YEAR 3	Emailing Journey inside a computer	Top Trumps Digital Literacy	Scratch Programming Networks
YEAR 4	Collaborative Learning How the internet works learning	Website Design HTML	Investigating Weather Computational Thinking
YEAR 5	Online Safety Micro-bit	Search Engines Sonic Pi (music)	Mars Rover 1 + 2
YEAR 6	Bletchley Park	Introduction to Python Big Data 1	Big Data 2 Skills Showcase