Computing

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Computing (or technology as it was known by previously) is no longer a separate learning area or ELG.
Instead, ‘Computing’ is incorporated into all areas of learning in the EYFS. For example, within the Nursery, pupils will be learning to remember rules, (PSED), to match their physical skills to tasks and activities, (physical development) and to explore how things work, (UW).
 
During the Reception year, pupils will develop resilience and perseverance in the face of a challenge.
They will know and talk about the different factors that support their overall health and wellbeing, e.g. sensible amounts of ‘screen time’, (PSED).
 
Pupils will develop their small motor skills so that they can use a range of tools competently, safely and confidently, (PD). They will explore, use and refine a variety of artistic effects to express their ideas and feelings, (EAD).
 
Aspects of the ELGs which relate to Computing include: Being confident to try new activities and show independence, resilience and perseverance in the face of challenge. Being able to explain the reasons for rules, to know right from wrong and try to behave accordingly.
 
These steps build the foundations for the knowledge and skills required for the Computing curriculum in KS1.

Computing Curriculum Overview

There are 6 areas of focus in our curriculum:

  1. Computer Science (Coding and Computational Thinking)
  2. IT: Media
  3. IT: Creativity
  4. IT: Data
  5. Computer Networks
  6. Digital Literacy (embedded throughout our units)

E-safety is explicitly taught in computing lessons using ‘Project Evolve’ planning when objectives from the ‘Education for a Connected World – 2020 edition’ framework are not covered in Computing or PSHE lessons.

We are using these six themes for digital literacy across the national curriculum as proposed by the National Centre for Computing Excellence (NCCE):

  1. Use of devices and applications
  2. Handling and storing data and information
  3. Design, creation, and editing of content
  4. Communication using technology
  5. Online safety
  6. Moral and ethical behaviour relating to technology

Computing is complex and skills related to CS, IT, DL are combined in many units. Therefore, we are making use of this Taxonomy Created by NCCE to classify and categorise content.

Computing Curriculum Road Map: Reception – Year 6

Progression with Digital Literacy: Year 1 – Year 6

Online Safety

There is a lot of Support available to keep your Child Safe Online.
 
Please view some useful links below to help parents and carers:

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