INTENT

• Our curriculum is broad and balanced to provide all children regardless of ethnic origin, gender, class, aptitude, or disability to meet the National Curriculum.
• Computing is embedded in the curriculum to support pupils with the progression of computing skills that they can apply both in and out of school.
• We aim for computing to have a positive impact on pupils’ creativity, motivation, independence and collaboration, behaviour, and attitudes.
• It's an enjoyable experience so pupils can develop a deep and lasting interest and may be motivated to use them further.
•  For children to use computers in experimental, imaginative, exploratory ways. This will include regular opportunities to engage with computer programming.

• We take online safety very seriously and strive to make it an important element throughout our computing curriculum.
• We hold online safety as a high profile in our school by ensuring the following:
•  A relevant up-to-date online safety curriculum that is progressive from Year 3 to the end of Year 6. 
• Our home/school links and communication with parents are kept up to date with relevant online safety matters, policies, and agreements.
• Pupils know who to contact at school if they have concerns.
• Data policies that stipulate how we keep confidential information secure. 

IMPLEMENTATION

IMPACT

        We assess computing as follows:

• Observations and questioning by staff during lessons
• Verbal feedback during the lesson on the next steps
• End of unit quiz based on the National Curriculum key objectives for the unit
• Recorded and tracked using INSIGHT Tracking
• In Year 6 we assess using the key objectives
• The subject leader monitors the data from each class year group and gives feedback on strengths and areas to develop