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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.
Implementation
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

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

Networks and the Internet

YEAR 4

Collaborative Learning

Further coding with Scratch

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

 


COMPUTING CURRICULUM PROGRESSION
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North Tawton Primary School
Exeter Street, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2HB
​Tel: 01837 82284
Email: admin@ntcps.co.uk

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