St Mary’s Church of England Primary School
Computing
Intent, Implementation and Impact Statement for Computing
Intent
At St Mary’s C of E Primary, we believe that we should teach a high quality computing education equips pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. The core of computing is computer science, in which pupils are taught the principles of information and computation; how digital systems work and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. Building on this knowledge and understanding will ensure that pupils are equipped to use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content. Computing at St Mary’s also ensures that pupils become computer literate – able to use and express themselves and develop ideas through information, communication and communication technology – at a suitable level for the future work place and as active participants in a digital world.
Our Computing curriculum reflects our five school values
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Respect |
In computing, children will: · Listen respectfully · Empathise · Collaborate · Co-operate The computing curriculum will enable children to have safe and respectful relationships with peers online. |
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Responsibility |
In computing, children will: · Manage distractions and not create distractions when using digital devices. · Take responsibility for my actions and my online safety. · Abide by the rule of law. The computing curriculum will: Allow children to explore a digital world in a safe and responsible manner. |
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Creativity |
In computing, children will: · Observe · Problem solve · Find patterns · Ask questions The computing curriculum will: Be presented to children as a fascinating and creative process in which children are encouraged to use their own initiative, imagining, reasoning and investigative skills. Allow children to analyse problems in computational terms and have repeated, practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems. Enable children to evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems. |
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Perseverance |
In computing, children will: · Be resilient · Persevere · Fail and try again · Give their best effort The computing curriculum will: Offer challenges through first hand experiences. |
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Wisdom |
In computing, children will: · Question · Think about how they learn best · Make good choices about my actions · Make informed choices about living in the wider world · Think and feel about what is happening in the wider world The computing curriculum will: Offer opportunities to enquire, think about living in the wider world and make informed choices.
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Curriculum drivers for all curriculum areas: |
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Communication so children will have the high-level vocabulary and skills to ask questions, explain their learning and communicate effectively through a wide range of media. Challenge so children are self-motivated and willing to take risks; solve problems creatively, taking pride in their learning; and motivate themselves towards success and increasing independence. Community so children will feel a sense of belonging as empathetic, respectful and supportive members of our immediate school environment as well as the global community. |
Implementation
Computing is taught through ‘Key Chain Computing’ and is discretely taught from years 1-6. It is blocked throughout the year so children can achieve depth in their learning. Computing is embedded into the curriculum and is used as a tool to enable pupils to achieve a high standard. Key vocabulary is identified in each lesson.
Our scheme of work, ‘Key Chain Computing’, is in line with the National Curriculum and consideration has been given to ensure progression across topics and throughout each year group.
The computing curriculum is enriched by attending events at BT Adastral Park and Woodbridge School.
Impact
The impact of our computing curriculum can be seen by talking to the children about their interest in this subject and seeing evidence in their class scrap books, on learning walls in classrooms and on displays around the school.
Our schools practice for computing reflects the whole school policy on assessment, reporting and recording. We maintain a record of what pupils know and can do and children’s attainment is updated on Target Tracker throughout the year and attainment steps are updated half termly. This allows the class teacher and subject lead to monitor the progress of all children across the school and the outcomes inform action planning and the SDP.
For more information about the scheme of work click here to go to the Keychain Computing website
Documents for Computing
| Name | Format | ||
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| Computing Long Term Plan.pdf |
St Mary’s Church of England Primary School
Computing
Intent, Implementation and Impact Statement for Computing
Intent
At St Mary’s C of E Primary, we believe that we should teach a high quality computing education equips pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. The core of computing is computer science, in which pupils are taught the principles of information and computation; how digital systems work and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. Building on this knowledge and understanding will ensure that pupils are equipped to use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content. Computing at St Mary’s also ensures that pupils become computer literate – able to use and express themselves and develop ideas through information, communication and communication technology – at a suitable level for the future work place and as active participants in a digital world.
Our Computing curriculum reflects our five school values
|
Value |
|
|
Respect |
In computing, children will: · Listen respectfully · Empathise · Collaborate · Co-operate The computing curriculum will enable children to have safe and respectful relationships with peers online. |
|
Responsibility |
In computing, children will: · Manage distractions and not create distractions when using digital devices. · Take responsibility for my actions and my online safety. · Abide by the rule of law. The computing curriculum will: Allow children to explore a digital world in a safe and responsible manner. |
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Creativity |
In computing, children will: · Observe · Problem solve · Find patterns · Ask questions The computing curriculum will: Be presented to children as a fascinating and creative process in which children are encouraged to use their own initiative, imagining, reasoning and investigative skills. Allow children to analyse problems in computational terms and have repeated, practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems. Enable children to evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems. |
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Perseverance |
In computing, children will: · Be resilient · Persevere · Fail and try again · Give their best effort The computing curriculum will: Offer challenges through first hand experiences. |
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Wisdom |
In computing, children will: · Question · Think about how they learn best · Make good choices about my actions · Make informed choices about living in the wider world · Think and feel about what is happening in the wider world The computing curriculum will: Offer opportunities to enquire, think about living in the wider world and make informed choices.
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Curriculum drivers for all curriculum areas: |
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Communication so children will have the high-level vocabulary and skills to ask questions, explain their learning and communicate effectively through a wide range of media. Challenge so children are self-motivated and willing to take risks; solve problems creatively, taking pride in their learning; and motivate themselves towards success and increasing independence. Community so children will feel a sense of belonging as empathetic, respectful and supportive members of our immediate school environment as well as the global community. |
Implementation
Computing is taught through ‘Key Chain Computing’ and is discretely taught from years 1-6. It is blocked throughout the year so children can achieve depth in their learning. Computing is embedded into the curriculum and is used as a tool to enable pupils to achieve a high standard. Key vocabulary is identified in each lesson.
Our scheme of work, ‘Key Chain Computing’, is in line with the National Curriculum and consideration has been given to ensure progression across topics and throughout each year group.
The computing curriculum is enriched by attending events at BT Adastral Park and Woodbridge School.
Impact
The impact of our computing curriculum can be seen by talking to the children about their interest in this subject and seeing evidence in their class scrap books, on learning walls in classrooms and on displays around the school.
Our schools practice for computing reflects the whole school policy on assessment, reporting and recording. We maintain a record of what pupils know and can do and children’s attainment is updated on Target Tracker throughout the year and attainment steps are updated half termly. This allows the class teacher and subject lead to monitor the progress of all children across the school and the outcomes inform action planning and the SDP.
For more information about the scheme of work click here to go to the Keychain Computing website
Documents for Computing
| Name | Format | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Files | |||
| Computing Long Term Plan.pdf |
St Mary’s Church of England Primary School
Computing
Intent, Implementation and Impact Statement for Computing
Intent
At St Mary’s C of E Primary, we believe that we should teach a high quality computing education equips pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. The core of computing is computer science, in which pupils are taught the principles of information and computation; how digital systems work and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. Building on this knowledge and understanding will ensure that pupils are equipped to use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content. Computing at St Mary’s also ensures that pupils become computer literate – able to use and express themselves and develop ideas through information, communication and communication technology – at a suitable level for the future work place and as active participants in a digital world.
Our Computing curriculum reflects our five school values
|
Value |
|
|
Respect |
In computing, children will: · Listen respectfully · Empathise · Collaborate · Co-operate The computing curriculum will enable children to have safe and respectful relationships with peers online. |
|
Responsibility |
In computing, children will: · Manage distractions and not create distractions when using digital devices. · Take responsibility for my actions and my online safety. · Abide by the rule of law. The computing curriculum will: Allow children to explore a digital world in a safe and responsible manner. |
|
Creativity |
In computing, children will: · Observe · Problem solve · Find patterns · Ask questions The computing curriculum will: Be presented to children as a fascinating and creative process in which children are encouraged to use their own initiative, imagining, reasoning and investigative skills. Allow children to analyse problems in computational terms and have repeated, practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems. Enable children to evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems. |
|
Perseverance |
In computing, children will: · Be resilient · Persevere · Fail and try again · Give their best effort The computing curriculum will: Offer challenges through first hand experiences. |
|
Wisdom |
In computing, children will: · Question · Think about how they learn best · Make good choices about my actions · Make informed choices about living in the wider world · Think and feel about what is happening in the wider world The computing curriculum will: Offer opportunities to enquire, think about living in the wider world and make informed choices.
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Curriculum drivers for all curriculum areas: |
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Communication so children will have the high-level vocabulary and skills to ask questions, explain their learning and communicate effectively through a wide range of media. Challenge so children are self-motivated and willing to take risks; solve problems creatively, taking pride in their learning; and motivate themselves towards success and increasing independence. Community so children will feel a sense of belonging as empathetic, respectful and supportive members of our immediate school environment as well as the global community. |
Implementation
Computing is taught through ‘Key Chain Computing’ and is discretely taught from years 1-6. It is blocked throughout the year so children can achieve depth in their learning. Computing is embedded into the curriculum and is used as a tool to enable pupils to achieve a high standard. Key vocabulary is identified in each lesson.
Our scheme of work, ‘Key Chain Computing’, is in line with the National Curriculum and consideration has been given to ensure progression across topics and throughout each year group.
The computing curriculum is enriched by attending events at BT Adastral Park and Woodbridge School.
Impact
The impact of our computing curriculum can be seen by talking to the children about their interest in this subject and seeing evidence in their class scrap books, on learning walls in classrooms and on displays around the school.
Our schools practice for computing reflects the whole school policy on assessment, reporting and recording. We maintain a record of what pupils know and can do and children’s attainment is updated on Target Tracker throughout the year and attainment steps are updated half termly. This allows the class teacher and subject lead to monitor the progress of all children across the school and the outcomes inform action planning and the SDP.
For more information about the scheme of work click here to go to the Keychain Computing website
Documents for Computing
| Name | Format | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Files | |||
| Computing Long Term Plan.pdf |