Computing at Shillington Lower School
Our computing curriculum builds on the essential early digital literacy skills that our children will need in a world where information technology is advancing at a rapidly developing rate. Our curriculum aims to build children's confidence to navigate this world confidently and safely.
A dedicated computing lesson is timetabled every week.
Intent
Curriculum aims
The basis of our chosen computing curriculum uses Kapow. The computing scheme of work aims to inspire pupils to become curious and explorative thinkers with a diverse knowledge of the world – in other words, to think like computing experts. The intention is for pupils to develop the confidence to question and observe places, measure and record necessary data in a variety of ways and analyse and present their findings.
The scheme aims to build an awareness of how Computing shapes lives at multiple scales and over time. The hope is to encourage pupils to become resourceful, active citizens who will have the skills to contribute to and improve the world around them.
The scheme supports teachers in developing their subject knowledge and skills, enabling the delivery of engaging, well-informed lessons with confidence. The curriculum is designed to be both accessible and ambitious, ensuring all learners’ full participation and potential achievement.
National Curriculum
Our computing curriculum is fully aligned with the requirements of the National Curriculum for Computing (2014). The curriculum is designed to develop pupils' understanding across the three key strands of Computer Science, Information Technology and Digital Literacy, ensuring balanced coverage and progression throughout their primary education.
Through a carefully sequenced mixed-age curriculum, pupils revisit and build upon key knowledge and skills over time. Kapow's spiral approach enables children to deepen their understanding through repeated exposure to concepts with increasing complexity, ensuring that learning is embedded and connected.
Our intent is to develop confident, responsible and creative users of technology who can understand and apply the fundamental principles of computer science, analyse and solve problems through computational thinking, use information technology purposefully, and become safe, respectful and responsible digital citizens. The curriculum equips pupils with the knowledge and skills needed to participate effectively in an increasingly digital world while meeting the expectations of the National Curriculum.
Purpose of study
The three strands
The National curriculum organises the attainment targets for Computing under three strands:
- Computer science.
- Information technology.
- Digital literacy.
In addition, online safety is a golden thread throughout all computing lessons and is also taught as part of our PHSE curriculum.
For further information on our computing curriculum, our overview document outlines in full our Computing intent, implementation and impact.