Computing Curriculum
Intent
Through our computing curriculum at Whitchurch Primary School we aim to give our pupils confidence that will enable them to access new technology responsibly with enthusiasm and maturity.
We hope to prepare pupils for the 21st century’s modern working environment by equipping them with the skills and knowledge to feel confident in pursuing a career in Computing.
We endeavour to provide pupils with the opportunities to develop their computational thinking processes, allowing them to solve complex computing problems independently and across the curriculum.
As part of the Computing curriculum, we provide opportunities for a diverse learning environment, promoting digital literacy, resilience and problem solving skills. As a result pupils will gain confidence as their skill-set grows and their belief in themselves is strengthened.
Implementation
At Whitchurch primary pupils are taught computing using an enhanced bespoke scheme of work that is closely referenced against the 2014 National Curriculum attainment targets in order to ensure progression and coverage. The focus falls within three groups, information technology, digital literacy and computer science.
Computing is taught through a series of modules including, coding, animation, building websites, creating databases and spreadsheet modelling. Learning how to code in Python, using functions, conditional statements and variables are all part of our curriculum.
We also encourage the use of information technology including Google classroom, email, forms, word processing and presentations which can be used discreetly across the curriculum.
Impact
We encourage our students to become confident users of technology through teaching a diverse and rich curriculum.
We measure the impact of the curriculum in a variety of ways-
- Cumulative discussions with pupils about their learning.
- Their portfolio of work accumulated in their school accounts.
- Pupil monitoring/interviewing with feedback and evaluation.
- Annual reporting of standards across the curriculum and their attainment within a variety of given strands.
- Accrued online monitoring and progress reports within an array of coding platforms
Children will have gained a secure and in depth knowledge of the implications of technology and digital systems. We believe that this is crucial in order to embrace new technologies as they evolve.
We aim to ensure that children progress to enable them to not only have met the requirements of the National Curriculum but also to be given the opportunity to exceed expectations in order to reach their full potential.
Computing Documents
Computing / Online Safety Progression Document
