“I think it's fair to say that personal computers have become the most empowering tool we've ever created. They're tools of communication, they're tools of creativity, and they can be shaped by their user.”

Bill Gates

Intent                                                                                                          

• To ensure that all children are continuously developing their digital literacy through experiencing, creating and evaluating digital media.
• To foster an approach to programming that is grounded in computational thinking, including the ability to recognise inputs and outputs working in tandem, and analysing digital systems and sequences to programme and debug effectively.
• To connect our Computing curriculum to their real-world understanding and use of technology, giving them practical, meaningful experiences that are relevant to their interactions with computing systems and reflect how they utilise technology in their own lives.
• To encourage pupils to meet technology at their level of understanding, allowing them to reflect on the benefits of technology in their daily lives while considering the wider impact that computer systems and technology have on their daily lives.
• For all pupils to have an acute awareness of how the development of technology requires users to be discerning, cautious and sensible, being waring of what/whom they trust online with regard to online safety. We aspire for all children to hone their critical thinking skills in regard to their use of technology and to be aware of the risks of reliance on artificial intelligence, online sources of information, social media and closed online communication.

    Implementation                                                                                    

Our Computing curriculum is carefully structured to build on children’s prior experiences and deepen their understanding of computer science as they progress through the school. Learning is made relevant by linking it to how children use technology in their daily lives, while also introducing them to a wider range of programs, systems and software to achieve meaningful goals. Lessons are designed with engaging and purposeful outcomes, with clear success criteria so that all pupils can understand and celebrate their achievements in creating digital media, programming or presenting data. Regular unit assessments help teachers to evaluate children’s understanding and inform future planning, ensuring that every child continues to make progress. We select age-appropriate programs and tools that enable pupils to develop their programming skills, technological understanding and digital creativity year-on-year.

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