A high-quality computing education 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.
National Curriculum 2014
We follow the 2014 National Curriculum and implement it by following the Purple Mash scheme of learning for Computing. Lessons are taught to mixed age classes on a two-year rolling programme. Each module is designed to build on the children’s previous learning and to challenge and ensure progression to the next level.
Computing is taught as a discrete subject, but computing skills are further enhanced through cross curricular links as well. Examples of work and skills taught are recording in a class book to show progression throughout school.
Assessment is recorded at the end of each unit of work where children are assessed against the objectives for the unit.