We are very committed to making computing interesting, exciting and informative all the way from Reception up to Year 6. We are always striving to improve our curriculum and opportunities for children to learn and enjoy computing. We have teamed up with the National Centre for Computing Education and Teach Computing in order to provide our planning for our Computing education. This will give the children the best opportunity to become a well-rounded computing student.

By the time pupils leave primary school we aim to develop pupils who:

•  Are responsible, confident and creative users of technology, who apply computational thinking beyond the Computing curriculum.
• Become digitally literate and are active participants in a digital world.
• Know how to stay safe whilst using technology and on the internet, minimising risk to themselves and others.
• Understand and follow agreed E-Safety rules, and know who to contact if they have concerns, including the use of report buttons.
• Have repeated practical experience writing computer programs in order to solve problems, including logic & algorithms.
• Ask and answer questions through collection, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information.
• Understand how digital networks work & the services they provide.
• Use search options effectively; understanding the need to evaluate the relevance of content.

Home learning

The following website has some excellent computing activities for you to do with your child at home:

https://www.barefootcomputing.org/homelearning

ScratchJr

ScratchJr is a free, easy-to-use coding app for young children (ages 5–7). Kids snap together colourful blocks to make characters move, talk, and act, helping them learn the basics of coding without needing to read or type.

How it helps children

• Builds early coding skills like sequencing and problem-solving

• Encourages creativity through stories and animations

• Supports maths and literacy (counting steps, telling stories)

• Develops logical thinking and independence

• Great for SEND learners because it’s visual, simple, and child-paced

Here are some tutorials on how to use ScratchJr:

ScratchJr tutorials