Computing

“Everybody should learn to programme a computer because it teaches you how to think.”
– Steve Jobs, former CEO and creator or Apple

We intend for learners to love Computing and become confident and flourishing digital citizens.

Not only is it a key building block for progressing onto further education and employment but it’s also a key life skill.

Our curriculum is rooted in our values. Computing brings our five values to life in the following ways:

Community: learners see how technology connects us, bringing together people, cultures and communities
Kindness: learners are encouraged to keep themselves safe and be kind to others when they’re online
Learning for life: learners become confident and able computer scientists, who can apply their skills to solve problems in everyday life
Innovation: learners use computing skills across the curriculum, including to express themselves in original ways
Inclusion: learners use technology to communicate ideas and feelings, find their voice, and break down barriers

We implement our Computing curriculum in a planned and sequenced way.

This ensures each learner reaches their potential and becomes a flourishing digital citizen, by first learning foundational concepts and then building on these step by step. Take a look at our Computing curriculum map to find out more.

As they progress through the map, learners develop problem-solving, coding and IT skills. In the early years and Key Stages 1 and 2, computing is taught in other lessons, such as Maths. From Key Stage 3 upwards, Computing is a timetabled lesson.

We measure the impact of our Computing curriculum by assessing:

How much learners enjoy and engage with the learning
How confident they are using technology and applying digital skills in their everyday lives
How well they do in internal assessments and external qualifications
How prepared learners are for their next steps into further education and employment
How well they problem-solve and how resilient they are