Compton CE Primary School.
KS1 and KS2 Computing.
Curriculum Intent
Intent
At our school, we aim to provide a high-quality computing education that equips pupils to understand and participate in an increasingly digital world. Through the computing curriculum, children develop essential knowledge and skills in computer science, information technology and digital literacy.
Our curriculum enables pupils to:
- Understand the fundamental principles of algorithms, sequencing and programming
- Use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content
- Develop logical thinking, problem-solving and computational thinking
- Become responsible, safe and respectful digital citizens
- Gain confidence using a range of devices, software and digital tools
We aim for all pupils to leave primary school with the knowledge and skills to use technology safely, creatively and effectively, preparing them for the next stage of education and modern life.
Implementation
Computing is taught using the structured units from the computing curriculum, which ensures progression from Year 1 to Year 6.
Our approach includes:
- Weekly discrete computing lessons following the national scheme
- A clear progression across the three key strands:
- Computer Science (programming, algorithms, debugging)
- Information Technology (creating and using digital media)
- Digital Literacy (online safety and responsible use)
- Lessons that include practical, hands-on activities using devices and software
- Opportunities for pupils to design, create, test and evaluate digital outcomes
- Regular teaching of online safety, supported by resources from National Centre for Computing Education
- Teachers using high-quality lesson plans, videos and resources from the scheme to support subject knowledge and consistency
Computing skills are also applied across the wider curriculum where appropriate, allowing pupils to use technology to support learning in other subjects.
Impact
The impact of our computing curriculum is that pupils:
- Develop secure knowledge of computing concepts and vocabulary
- Can write and debug simple programs
- Use technology confidently and creatively
- Understand how to stay safe online
- Show resilience and problem-solving skills when working with technology
- Are prepared for the computing curriculum at Key Stage 3
Impact is monitored through:
- Assessment within units of work
- Pupil voice and discussions
- Reviewing digital outcomes created by pupils
- Monitoring of lessons and curriculum coverage by the subject leader
By the end of primary school, pupils are digitally literate, confident users of technology and capable computational thinkers.