Hazlemere Church of England Combined School

Computing Curriculum

Intent

Technology is an essential part of our lives today, and it is difficult to imagine life without it. At Hazlemere School we aim to equip our children to participate in this rapidly changing world. We aim to prepare our children to use technology in the future workplace and to participate in the digital world around them.

In our school, we offer a structured sequence of lessons, ensuring children have covered the skills required to meet the aims of the national curriculum. The content allows for a broad, deep understanding of computing and how it links to children's lives. It offers a range of opportunities for consolidation, challenge and variety. This allows children to apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science. They develop analytical problem-solving skills and learn to evaluate and apply information technology. It also enables them to become responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information technology.

We encourage staff to try to embed computing across the whole curriculum to make learning creative and accessible. Our hope is that by the end of Key Stage 2 our children will be independent and confident in their skills.

Implementation

At Hazlemere School we implement the 3 strands of computing. These are: Information technology, Computer science and Digital literacy (including online safety).

Each lesson includes revision, analysis and problem-solving. Through the sequence of lessons, we intend to inspire pupils to develop a love of the digital world, see its place in their future and give teachers confidence. Cross-curricular links are also important in supporting other areas of learning. Our lesson plans and resources help children to build on prior knowledge at the same time as introducing new skills and challenges. In KS1, the focus is on developing the use of algorithms, programming and how technology can be used safely and purposefully. In KS2, lessons still focus on algorithms, programming and coding but in a more complex way and for different purposes. Children also develop their knowledge of computer networks, internet services and the safe and purposeful use of the internet and technology. Data Handling is featured more heavily in UKS2. Skills learnt through KS1 and LKS2 are used to support data presentation.

Impact

• Learning about computing will be enjoyed throughout school.
• Teachers will have high expectations and quality evidence will be presented in a variety of forms.
• Children will use digital and technological vocabulary accurately, alongside a progression in their technical skills.
• They will be confident using a range of hardware and software and will produce high quality, purposeful products.
• Children will see the digital world as part of their world, extending beyond school, and understand that they have choices to make. They will be confident and respectful digital citizens going on to lead happy and healthy digital lives.