Computing

Intent

Computing at Hillhouse CE Primary aims to develop the computational thinking in relation to the world around them of its pupils 

Computing is a significant, and growing part, of the developing world and our children need to have basic skills in which they can apply to, and further develop, in an area of computer science.

It is our intent at Hillhouse CE Primary to teach children life skills that will positively impact on their future. We aim to deliver high-quality teaching and learning opportunities that inspire all children to succeed in Computing. We want to teach children to use the internet safely and respectfully.

The aims of our Computing curriculum are to develop pupils who: 

• can implement and apply a range of fundamental computational skills of Computer Science in a range of programs, devices and tasks. 

• are resilient and persistent in applying computational thinking to solve problems.

• can evaluate and use the most effective information technology systems to achieve outcomes.

• are safe, respectful users of information technology using it in a mindful way.

Computing Curriculum Summary

Key stage 1

Pupils should be taught to:

• understand what algorithms are, how they are implemented as programs on digital devices, and that programs execute by following precise and unambiguous instructions
• create and debug simple programs
• use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs
• use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content
• recognise common uses of information technology beyond school
• use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies

Key stage 2

Pupils should be taught to:

• design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts
• use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output
• use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs
• understand computer networks, including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the World Wide Web, and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration
• use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating digital content
• select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a range of programs, systems and content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information
• use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact