Computing
Computing Statement of Intent
The teachers of St. James’ Catholic Primary School say…..
This subject aims to teach children the key skills which they will use throughout their lives in an ever-developing technological world. In the world around us, more and more things are becoming digital and computer based so children need to be able to keep up – almost every job now involves some degree of technology.
Through a range of topics, children can develop their knowledge and skills in digital literacy, coding and programming, computer science, media and information technology along with learning about how to stay safe online and when using technology. In all of these different aspects, children learn resilience when solving problems through debugging and logical thinking when working with different algorithms whilst always being presented with new challenges. All of this helps to develop independence, decision making and an enquiring mind as children seek to find new solutions and learn new skills. Children are encouraged to reflect on their work by finding and correcting errors and celebrating their achievements.
The subject allows children to work with a wide range of different resources such as Desktop Computers and mobile technology to ensure they have experience of different programs, apps and operating systems so they are prepared for different problems they may face in the future. Throughout their time in school, children are taught to stay safe online – both when using the internet and communicating through email and social media.
The children of St. James’ Catholic Primary School say…..
‘I like computing because it is fun and challenging.’
‘Computing is fun because you learn to code which may be useful for future jobs.’
‘I like computing because it’s fun to code games and learn about technology.’
‘Computing teaches you to decode problems and is important because it helps build your life skills.’
Computing Long Term Plan
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Programming – Moving a Robot (Beebots) | Computing systems and networks - Technology around us | Programming – Introduction to Animation (Scratch Jr) | Creating Media – Digital Painting | Data and Information – Grouping Data | Creating Media – Digital Writing |
| Year 2 | Programming – Robot Algorithms (Beebots) | Computing systems and networks – IT around us | Programming – Intro to Quizzes (Scratch Jr) | Data and Information - Pictograms | Creating Media – Digital Photography | Creating Media – Making Music |
| Year 3 | Programming 1 – Sequence in Music (Scratch) | Programming 2 – Events and Actions (Scratch) | Email (Office 365) | Video Editing (iMovie) | Data and information – Branching databases | Computing systems and networks – connecting computers |
| Year 4 | Programming 1 – Repetition in Games (Scratch) | Creating Media – Editing photos | Collecting and analysing data – surveys (Microsoft forms) | Creating Media – Making Music (Garageband) | Programming 2 – Selection in Physical Computing (Crumble) | Computing systems and networks – The Internet |
| Year 5 | Programming 1 – Selection in Quizzes (Scratch) | Computing systems and networks – Sharing information | Data and Information – data logging | Creating Media – Podcast/Vlog (Audacity/iMovie) | Creating a Website (Google sites) | Geometric Art/Vector Drawing - Powerpoint |
| Year 6BM | Programming 1 – Variables in Games (Scratch) | Data and Information – spreadsheets (Excel) | Music Composition using technology (Garageband) | Programming 2 – Sensing (Crumble) | Computing systems and networks – Communication | |
| Year 6M | Music Composition using technology (Garageband) | Programming 1 – Variables in Games (Scratch) | Data and Information – spreadsheets (Excel) | Programming 2 – Sensing (Crumble) | Computing systems and networks – Communication |
Computing Skills Progression
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