Computing
Our approach to teaching computing
Computing is part of the curriculum for KS2 (Year 3-6) pupils. We use a very comprehensive and excellent scheme called Kapow Primary (used in over 2,200 school nationally). The scheme of work enables pupils to meet the end of Key Stage Attainment targets outlined in the National Curriculum. We cover the following skills using the Kapow teaching framework and associated resources:
- Digital literacy
- Online safety
- Computational thinking
- Computers and hardware
- Cross-curricular application
- Coding
Our core aim for all pupils
Kapow Primary's Computing scheme aims to instil a sense of enjoyment around using technology and to develop pupil's appreciation of its capabilities and the opportunities technology offers to, create, manage, organise, and collaborate. Tinkering with software and programs forms a part of the ethos of the scheme as we want to develop pupils' confidence when encountering new technology, which is a vital skill in the ever evolving and changing landscape of technology. Through our curriculum, we intend for pupils not only to be digitally competent and have a range of transferable skills at a suitable level for the future workplace, but also to be responsible online citizens.
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