The Computing curriculum offer follows the national curriculum in KS1 and KS2 and the EYFS Statutory Framework and Development Matters in the early years. The Computing curriculum is ambitious and designed to give all learners, the knowledge and cultural capital they need to succeed in life. Where required, pedagogy is adapted so that all pupils are on the same knowledge journey towards the same endpoints.

 The pupils gain knowledge about the four main strands of Computing; computing systems and networks, creating media, data and information, and programming, every year. An endpoint document set out key knowledge skills, under each of these four strands for each year group, to show what pupils should know and can do. Our planning is based on the scheme from 'National Centre for Computing Education'  and is currently supported by Hi-impact which builds in complexity so that pupils can build their skills and knowledge. Knowledge and skills are constantly revisited and refreshed to ensure that they become embedded. Subject-specific vocabulary is taught explicitly within every lesson to aid understanding of knowledge and skills. We have made some enhancements to the curriculum including Safer Internet Day annually and sessions supported by Hi-impact.

At our school, we value and recognise the contribution that technology can make for the benefit of all pupils, staff, parents, governors, and society. We strive to provide safe opportunities in computing to motivate, inspire and raise standards across the curriculum. Everyone in our school community will be equipped with the digital skills to meet developing technology with confidence, enthusiasm and prepare them for a future in an ever-changing world. Our curriculum supports the key aims of the government’s Internet Safety Strategy (Digital Literacy / UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS) framework) of supporting children to stay safe and make a positive contribution online, as well enabling teachers to develop effective strategies for understanding and handling online risks.