Computing offers children crucial skills in a rapidly-changing world. Our computing curriculum aims to give children the ability and confidence to use technology in an effective way and become true digital citizens.

The national curriculum for computing aims to ensure all pupils:

• can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation 
• can analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems
• can evaluate and apply information technology to solve problems 
• are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology

We aim to provide sequences of lessons that build on previous learning and enable pupils to use existing knowledge and skills as a basis for excellent progress.

Children in our school have regular access to laptop computers, ipads, chromebooks and a range of other devices. Our technology in school is utilised by both children and staff to provide excellent learning opportunities for all. We use devices to improve access and support the learning of SEND children. Indeed, technology is used to benefit all children, and used regularly for cross curricular learning.

We work hard to ensure that children know how to use online devices safely, both at school and at home. We aim to ensure they have the tools to deal with any issues they may encounter online.

Our pupils’ learning in Computing provides a basis for the life skills they will need in an ever-changing workplace. We intend for every pupil to leave our school with the confidence to succeed.