Computing

“Computer science is the operating system for all innovation.”

Steve Ballmer

We follow the Kapow Primary Computing Curriculum, which provides a structured and progressive approach to developing pupils’ digital knowledge and skills. The curriculum is designed to equip learners with the understanding, confidence and creativity needed to succeed in a technology-driven world.

Our Computing curriculum is organised into five key strands:

• Computing Systems and Networks – Pupils develop an understanding of how digital systems and the internet operate, and how they can be used safely and effectively.

• Creating Media – Learners use a range of digital tools to design, create and evaluate different forms of media, developing their communication and creativity.

• Programming – Children explore coding concepts, algorithms and logical reasoning to design and debug programs, building their problem-solving and computational thinking skills.

• Data Handling – Pupils learn how data is collected, organised and used to answer questions, developing their analytical and decision-making abilities.

• Online Safety – Embedded throughout all units, pupils are taught how to use technology responsibly, recognise risks online and understand how to protect their personal information and wellbeing.

Online safety is woven through every aspect of the curriculum and revisited regularly throughout the year, ensuring that pupils build secure, age-appropriate understanding as their use of technology evolves.

Through this comprehensive approach, our Computing curriculum enables pupils to become confident, responsible and digitally literate, well-prepared for the next stage of their education and life in a modern, digital society.