Computing helps to prepare children for the developing world.

The subject encourages children to develop an understanding of how technology makes a difference in all aspects of life- at home, at school and in the workplace, as well as considering the impact technology has had on society over the years.  Children should develop Computing skills that can thoughtfully applied in a range of different situations, with children developing increasing independence in the choices they make over which technology to use to help them reach the desired outcome. As they progress through KS1 and 2 children will become increasing confident in the application of their digital skills, becoming increasingly efficient and effective communicators, collaborators and analysts, showing imagination and creativity in their use of ICT in different aspects of their learning and life beyond school.

Our Computing curriculum is based on the "Twinkl Plan It" units of work. which reflect the content of the National Curriculum 2014. Across each year group, children develop their computing skills by working on iPads, laptops and desktop PCs.

Unit Overviews

Year 1

Word Processing Skills

Computer Skills

Painting

Programming Toys

Scratch Jr Programming

Using and Applying

Year 2

Preparing for Turtle Logo

Computer Art

Programming Turtle Logo and Scratch

 Presentation Skills

Using the Internet

Using and Applying

Online Safety

Year 3

Programming Turtle Logo and Scratch

Word Processing

Drawing and DTP

Internet Research and Communication

Presentation Skills

Using and Applying

Online Safety

Year 4

Scratch: Questions and Quizzes

 Programming Turtle Logo

Photo Stories

Word Processing

 Animation

Using and Applying

Online Safety

Year 5

Scratch: Developing Games

Flowol

Radio Station

Internet Research & Web Design

 3D Modelling: Sketch Up

Using and Applying

Year 6

Scratch: Animated Stories

 Spreadsheets

Kodu Programming

Online Safety

Film Making

Using and Applying