Computing

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