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Computing

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Intent:

Our computing intent is to ensure all pupils leave school with the skills and knowledge to navigate a world where technology is increasingly commonplace.

We invest in Chromebooks, computer science resources and interactive whiteboards across the trust to enhance each child’s capabilities and encourage them to take ownership of their learning.

Computing is also used largely as a tool for cross-curricular learning within day-to-day lessons, to maximise the opportunity for communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. Elements of computing such as coding and debugging are also taught discretely, interlinked with wider curriculum learning.

The skills and concepts sit broadly under the headings of Computer Science (CS), Information Technology (IT) and Digital Literacy (DS).

Implementation:

We ensure we introduce aspects of the 3 strands of the computing curriculum throughout our Early Years provision. For example, elements of pre-coding, safety offline (and how that can support safety online) and how we can use technology to help us.

Our computing curriculum, based on Ebor’s progression of knowledge and skills (which is in turn informed by the National Curriculum), is mapped through cross curricular, connected learning opportunities interwoven within all areas of learning.  This means computing can be taught alongside other areas of the curriculum, allowing for a creative, holistic and contextual approach. Having the computing objectives mapped out across the year, for every year group based on the progression of knowledge and skills, allows us to ensure all children have solid platforms to build upon as they move through school. This allows us to diminish any gaps in understanding and ensure children can know more and remember more. Knowledge retention is further supported by the integration of quiz based platforms into curriculum reviews.

Computing is delivered through a meaningful sequence of lessons, building on small steps progression, leading to a final cross curricular outcome. These outcomes and assessment strategies require children to apply and demonstrate a deep understanding of their knowledge and skills within different contexts.