The use of information and communication technology is an integral part of the national curriculum and is a key skill for everyday life. Computers, tablets, programmable robots, digital and video cameras are a few of the tools that can be used to acquire, organise, store, manipulate, interpret, communicate and present information. At Pinchmill Primary School we recognise that pupils are entitled to quality hardware and software and a structured and progressive approach to the learning of the skills needed to enable them to use it effectively.

Intent

In line with the 2014 National Curriculum for Computing, our aim is to provide high-quality computing education which equips children with the skills, knowledge, computational thinking for an ever-changing digital world.

• By the time they leave Pinchmill Primary School, children will have gained key knowledge in both concepts and skills in the three main areas of the computing curriculum: computer science (programming and understanding how digital systems work), information technology (using computer systems to store, retrieve and send information) and digital literacy (evaluating digital content and using technology safely and respectfully).

 • E-safety is at the heart of all computing lessons and children will be explicitly taught how to stay safe online and when using all kinds of technology.

• The objectives within each strand support the development of learning across the key stages, ensuring a solid grounding for future learning and beyond. These strands are revisited repeatedly through a range of themes during children’s time in school to ensure the learning is embedded and skills are successfully developed.

• Our intention is that Computing also supports children’s creativity and cross-curricular learning to engage children and enrich their experiences in school.