Computing

Purpose of study
A high-quality computing education equips pupils to use computational thinking and 
creativity to understand and change the world. Computing has deep links with 
mathematics, science, and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural 
and artificial systems. 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, pupils are equipped to use information technology to create programs, 
systems and a range of content. Computing also ensures that pupils become digitally 
literate – able to use, and express themselves and develop their ideas through, information 
and communication technology – at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active 
participants in a digital world.
Aims
The national curriculum for computing aims to ensure that all pupils:
? can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer 
science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation
? can analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience 
of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems
? can evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar 
technologies, analytically to solve problems
? are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and 
communication technology.

Websites

Child Net

Autumn 1

Information Technology Around us

Autumn 2

Making Music

Spring 1

Pictograms

Spring 2

Digital Photography

Summer 1

Programming A Robot Algorithms

Summer 2

Programming B Season Quizzes