Computing
Intent, Implementation, and Impact Statement for Primary Computing
Intent
At Warren Dell Primary School our computing curriculum aims to equip students with the foundational digital skills necessary to find, explore, analyse, exchange and present information in a discriminating and effective way. We intend to build a computing curriculum that prepares pupils to live safely in an increasingly digital society where pupils can evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems. Children will develop computational thinking, problem-solving skills, and digital literacy, enabling them to become confident, creative and independent learners. Our goal is to foster creativity, resilience, and confidence in using technology safely, responsibly, and effectively, ensuring that all pupils can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation.
Implementation
Our computing curriculum follows the National Curriculum, ensuring a structured approach to key areas: computer science, information technology, and digital literacy. We use a mix of practical, hands-on activities and unplugged tasks to engage students in coding, algorithms, and data representation. Through platforms such as Scratch, Bee-Bots, and Micro:bits, children develop programming skills and an understanding of how technology works.
A clear and effective, bespoke cross curricular scheme of work that provides coverage in line with the National Curriculum. Teaching and learning should facilitate progression across all key stages within the strands of digital literacy, information technology and computer science
· Access to resources which aid in the acquisition of skills and knowledge.
· Children will have access to the hardware (computers, tablets, programmable equipment) and software that they need to develop knowledge and skills of digital systems and their applications
· A clear and effective scheme of work that provides coverage in line with the National Curriculum.
· Computing is also integrated into other subjects to enhance learning through cross-curricular links.
· Teaching and learning should facilitate progression across all key stages within the strands of digital literacy, information technology and computer science. Children will have the opportunity to explore and respond to key issues such as digital communication, cyberbullying, online safety, security, plagiarism and social media.
· Wider Curriculum links and opportunities for the safe use of digital systems are considered in wider curriculum planning.
· Online safety is embedded across all year groups, teaching children how to navigate the digital world safely, through displays, workshops, assemblies and lessons.
· Parents are informed when issues relating to online safety arise and further information/support is provided if required.
Impact
By the end of primary school, students will be confident in using a range of digital tools and applying computational thinking to solve problems and accomplish a wide variety of goals, both at home and at school. They will understand the fundamentals of programming, be able to evaluate digital content critically and demonstrate responsible online behaviour. Our curriculum prepares children for secondary education and the digital future, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills to succeed in a technology-driven world where technologies and trends are rapidly evolving. Children will be able to apply the British values of democracy, tolerance, mutual respect, rule of law and liberty when using digital systems.