Curriculum Statement for Computing
We aim to provide a high-quality computing education that equips children to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computing has deep links with mathematics, science and design & 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, children are prepared to use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content across key stages at Lancaster Lane.
Reception
Our Reception children follow the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework for teaching computing, found within ‘Understanding the World’ from Development Matters. Children are provided with a range of opportunities to use interactive whiteboards, desktop computers, iPads, digital cameras, CD players, technological toys and recording devices.
Key Stages 1 & 2
In Key Stage 1 and 2, we give each child the opportunity to apply and develop their technological understanding and skills across a wide range of situations and tasks. Their skills are measured against the Lancashire KLIPs. Children’s learning is carefully planned, ensuring that skills are taught at an appropriate age and are being built on each year. The progression of skills is enhanced by the varying units of study, from working with Beebots, to Scratch coding, progressing towards utilising all of the learned skills and knowledge to undertake a Lego Wedo coding project in upper Key stage 2.
We utilise a range of learning opportunities in order to ensure that our children have a broad experience with regards to computing skills and knowledge. Various computer applications, websites, unplugged activities and many computing specific resources are utilised to ensure that our curriculum meets the needs of our learners. Extra-curricular opportunities are provided when possible and these provide additional breadth to our computing provision at Lancaster Lane.
All children have a folder on our central database called S:Drive. The children can access their work from any computer within school. This is also true of teaching staff who are able to assess, evaluate and monitor the computing skills through school. Computing is assessed by the subject leader at various points of the academic year. This monitoring helps to identify strengths and any areas for development for the subject which can be tackled appropriately.
Last reviewed March 2023.