Learning about a career in computing

Computing

Intent

• Competent in code for a variety of purposes.
• The ability to connect with others safely and respectfully.
• Understand the need to act within the law.
• The ability to communicate ideas.
• Use applications and devices effectively throughout the curriculum.
• The ability to collect, organise and manipulate data effectively.
• To provide children with a range of aspirational career choices.

Implementation

• Long term planning that is carefully tailored to the curriculum drivers whilst completing the National Curriculum Programme of study.
• Chris Quigley Essential Curriculum Milestones used as a basis for planning.
• Planning is differentiated by year groups in our mixed age classes and where appropriate consolidates skills, English and mathematical knowledge.
• Specific vocabulary teaching within lessons.
• Visits from ICT specialists.
• We partake in the yearly e-safety awareness day.
• A regular topic each autumn on e-safety awareness.

Impact

• All children make good or better progress.
• Confident, independent and resilient learners.
• Rich vocabulary that reflects their learning.
• Children have a strong understanding of diversity in the world.
• Children are ready for the next stage of their education and have the skills to use computers successfully.
• Children know a range of aspirational career choices.