Computing Curriculum Information

Intent

Our Computing curriculum is aimed at ensuring pupils are knowledgeable, IT literate and question what they see on the internet in order to keep themselves safe both now. and in the future, in our ever changing digital world. Our intention is also that our computing curriculum supports creativity, efficiency and cross-curricular learning to engage children and enrich their experiences in school.  Teaching is inclusive so that all pupils can not only access technology, but understand and be motivated by it, regardless of any barriers to learning that they may have.  STEM resources are included to inspire and encourage our female learners to consider a career in technology. We prepare our learners by giving them the opportunities to gain knowledge and develop skills across a range of programmes, softwares and apps, ensuring that our learners leave us with the knowledge, skills and understanding of computing so that they may prosper both at home and for any future employment they may undertake

Implementation

National Curriculum expectations:

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.

Collingwood’s Curriculum Policy and School Aims, can be found on the policies page of this website.  An overview of what is being taught to each year group can be found on separate Class Pages on this website ("Children" tab drop down menu) and guidance on more personalised learning eg spellings, times tables and reading, can be found in your child's own "Supporting Learning Book" which should be kept in their book bag and go between home and school each day.  If you would like to know more, please ask at the office and our Class teachers or Subject Leads will be happy to contact you.