Our computing curriculum was written using the scheme of learning Teach Computing. Sequences of learning have been created providing teachers with the key information that needs to be taught. This matches the expectations set out in the National Curriculum for computing and ensures that the three components of Information Technology, Digital Literacy and Computer Science are embedded throughout the academic year. Progression maps ensure that skills and knowledge are built on year on year, this leads to children having a secure understanding of all concepts associated with computing as well as preparing them to live in an ever-changing digital world.

Alongside the three main strands of computing, we explicitly teach Online Safety. We recognise that most of our children have access to digital devices at home and therefore dedicate a topic to this important area. In addition, we spiral back and revise these messages ensuring the children: know how to be safe online, the dangers of cyberbullying, making sure we keep our personal information private, the age limits for the use of social media and the importance of communicating sensibly through digital applications. These important messages are passed on to parents and our ‘Acceptable Use’ agreement makes these expectations explicit. Dedicated assemblies further embed this understanding and ensure these messages and held in high regard.

A range of resources are used to support the children’s learning and their recording of understanding. Children also have access to a range of software which they access within the academy and can use to support home learning. Class books capture elements of every lesson and allow children to use these so they can remember previous learning. Conversations between adults and children and using peer to peer support demonstrate the children’s understanding.

Our Continuous Professional Development offer incorporates computing and ensures teachers are confident and secure in the delivery of this subject area.