Computing

Intent

At Whiston Willis Primary Academy, we aim to develop confident, creative abd responsible users of technology who have the knowledge and skills needed to participate safely and successfully in an increasingly digital world.

Our ambitious and inclusive Computing curriculum is underpinned by the National Curriculum and progressively develops pupils' knowledge and skills across computer science, information technology and digital literacy.Pupils learn to understand and create algorithms and programs, use digital technologies purposefully and develop the knowledge needed to make informed and responsible choices online.

We want pupils to become curious and resilient problem-solvers who can use technology creatively, critically and safely.

Implementation

Purple Mash provides the core sequencing for our Computing curriculum, enabling pupils to progressively develop and apply their computing knowledge and skills. Teachers adapt teaching according to pupils' needs while maintaining ambitious curriculum outcomes for all.

Teaching reflects our whole-school pedagogical approach, informed by Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction and our six-part lesson structure.Retrieval, explicit instruction, modelling, questioning, guided practice and regular checks for understanding support pupils in building upon prior knowledge and becoming increasingly independent users of technology.

Pupils develop their computational thinkingthrough opportunities to design, create, test and debug programs and solve problems logically. They learn to select and use digital tools to create, organise, manipulate and present information for different purposes.

Oracy is integral Computing. Pupils use appropriate technical vocabulary to explain processes, articulate their reasoning, collaborate when solving problems and evaluate digital content and their own work.

As a Rights respecting School, we teach pupils to use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly.Pupils develop an understanding of privacy, appropriate online behaviour and how to seek help or report concerns, enabling them to participate positively in the digital world.

Curriculum Progression

Our Computing curriculum is carefully sequenced from EYFS to Year 6, progressively developing pupils' knowledge and skills in computer science, information technology and digital literacy.

For further information about the content taught in each year group, click the curriculum overview below:

C​omputing Curriculum Overview

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