Computing

At Smarden Primary School we have a clear vision: all children should be safe using technology and online, inspired by technology and confident and active users of technology. We want pupils to be able to access and understand technology, to have a deep understanding of how & why it works, more than knowing simply how to use it. 

Our curriculum is built around the three main learning strands of Computer Science, Information Technology and Digital Literacy. 

Computer Science is learning how digital systems work. Pupils learn coding to program screen sprites or  hardware to follow a set of instructions correctly, including debugging and the creation of individual projects. Skills of coding build through the school from simple commands in the beginning to complex sets of instructions in the later years. 

Information Technology  is the applying their computer science knowledge to create systems and content.

Digital Literacy is evaluation of the technology that they use and making safe choices when using the internet. They are taught to respect others online and  keep themselves safe. Lessons are taught regularly and the Y6 Safety Squad do termly assemblies for the rest of the school on e-safety. 

Computing is an ever growing area of the modern world in which we live, and we appreciate its ever growing influence. We endeavour to teach high-quality lessons to equip pupils for an evolving digital world with the skills and knowledge they will need in the future. 

 

Planning, progression & learning graphs

Curriculum Map Y1-6

Long Term Plan Computing

 

Unit Learning Graphs

Learning graph – Technology around us – Year 1

Learning graph – Digital Painting – Y1

Learning graph – Digital writing – Y1

Learning graph - Grouping data - Y1

Learning graph – Moving a robot – Y1

Learning graph - Programming animations - Y1

Learning graph - Information technology around us - Year 2

Learning graph – Digital photography – Y2

Learning graph – Making music – Y2

Learning graph – Pictograms – Y2

Learning graph – Robot algorithms – Y2

Learning graph - Programming quizzes - Y2

Learning graph – Connecting computers – Y3

Learning graph – Stop-frame animation – Y3

Learning graph - Desktop publishing - Y3

Learning graph – Branching databases – Y3

Learning graph – Sequencing sounds – Y3

Learning graph - Events and actions in programs - Y3

Learning graph – The internet – Y4

Learning graph – Audio editing – Y4

Learning graph – Photo editing – Year 4

Learning graph – Data Logging – Y4

Learning graph - Repetition in games - Y4

Learning graph - Repetition in shapes - Y4

Learning graph – Sharing information – Y5

Learning graph – Vector drawing – Y5

Learning graph - Video editing - Y5

Learning graph – Flat-file databases – Y5

Learning graph – Selection in physical computing – Y5

Learning graph – Selection in quizzes – Y5

Learning graph – Internet communication – Y6

Learning graph – 3D Modelling – Y6

Learning graph - Web page creation - Y6

Learning graph – Introduction to spreadsheets – Y6

Learning graph – Variables in games – Y6

Learning graph – Sensing – Y6

Progression of Knowledge

Progression of Knowledge - Computing

 

National Curriculum

Primary National Curriculum - Computing