Computing
The Principles of our Curriculum:
- Knowledge is valued and specified - Knowledge is well sequenced
- Knowledge is taught to be remembered
Technology is changing the lives of everyone. Through teaching computing we equip our children to participate in a rapidly changing digital world where work and leisure activities are increasingly transformed by technology. It is our intention to enable children to find, explore, analyse, exchange and present information. We also focus on developing the skills necessary for children to be able to use information in an effective way. Computing has deep links with mathematics, science, and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems.
Our Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed around The Teach Computing scheme, which has been designed around The National Curriculum. The scheme focuses on four big ideas:
- Computing systems and networks
- Creating media
- Programming
- Data and information
Each of the big ideas is revisited annually or biannually. This style of curriculum design supports our pupils to remember more about the knowledge and skills they have ben taught and helps to embed computing knowledge into long term memory. It also ensures that connections are made even if different teachers are teaching the units.
Online Safety
Keeping pupils safe online is crucial for their wellbeing and development. With technology woven into education, students face risks like cyberbullying and inappropriate content. Teaching online safety not only protects them but also empowers them to use the internet responsibly. The Teach Computing curriculum currently covers all the requirements in the National Curriculum for online safety. Throughout our PSHE curriculum, we teach pupils about online safety in more detail.