Computing Subject Leader: Mr M Green
Intent
In line with the 2014 National Curriculum for Computing, our aim is to provide a high-quality computing education which equips children to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world.
The curriculum will teach children key knowledge about how computers and computer systems work, and how they are designed and programmed. Learners will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of computational systems of all kinds, whether or not they include computers.
By the time they leave Ditton, children will have had the opportunity to learn key knowledge and skills in the three main areas of the computing curriculum: computer science (programming and understanding how digital systems work), information technology (using computer systems to store, retrieve and send information) and digital literacy (evaluating digital content and using technology safely and respectfully).
The objectives within each area support the development of learning across the key stages, ensuring a solid grounding for future learning and beyond.
Implementation
At Ditton C of E Junior School, our curriculum is supported by the Teach Computing scheme of work. The pedagogy around this scheme is underpinned by 12 principles:
- Lead with concepts
- Work together
- Get hands-on
- Unplug, unpack, repack
- Model everything
- Foster program comprehension
- Create projects
- Add variety
- Challenge misconceptions
- Make concrete
- Structure lessons
- Read and explore the code first
Impact
Our approach to the curriculum results in a fun, engaging, and high-quality Computing education which also equips the children to cope with the demands of an increasingly digital world in secondary school, further education and future workplaces. The skills we teach should enable them to have up-to-date knowledge to help them relate to what is going on around them and use technology to improve their learning as well as give them the building blocks that enable them to pursue a wide range of interests and vocations in the next stage of their lives.
Computing Progression
Computing Resources
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