Computing

At Weedon Bec, we follow Kapow Primary’s Computing scheme of work.

Intent

It aims to inspire pupils to become curious and explorative thinkers with a diverse knowledge of the world – in other words, to think like computing experts. The intention is for pupils to develop the confidence to question and observe places, measure and record necessary data in a variety of ways and analyse and present their findings.

The scheme aims to build an awareness of how Computing shapes lives at multiple scales and over time. The hope is to encourage pupils to become resourceful, active citizens who will have the skills to contribute to and improve the world around them.

At Weedon, we aim to provide children with key life skills to access technology safely and comprehensively that will equip them for the future. They develop analytical problem-solving skills and learn to evaluate and apply information technology. It also enables them to become responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information technology. We give the children an awareness of the dangers of the internet and give them the skills to be resilient and tolerant to the challenges that they may face.

Implementation

This is taught through a sequence of structured lessons, helping teachers to ensure that they have covered the skills required to meet the aims of the national curriculum, that allows children to apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science. The content allows for a broad, deep understanding of computing and how it links to children's lives. It offers a range of opportunities for consolidation, challenge and variety.

Impact 

Our pupils will leave school equipped with a range of skills to enable them to succeed in their secondary education and be active participants in the ever-increasing digital world. 

Pupils will:
Be critical thinkers and able to understand how to make informed and appropriate digital choices in the future; Understand the importance that computing will have going forward in both their educational and working life and in their social and personal futures; Understand how to balance time spent on technology and time spent away from it in a healthy and appropriate manner; Understand that technology helps to showcase their ideas and creativity; They will know that different types of software and hardware can help them achieve a broad variety of artistic and practical aims; Show a clear progression of technical skills across all areas of the National  curriculum - computer science, information technology and digital literacy; Be able to use technology both individually and as part of a collaborative team; Be aware of online safety issues and protocols and be able to deal with any problems in a responsible and appropriate manner; Have an awareness of developments in technology and have an idea of how current technologies work and relate to one another; Meet the end of key stage expectations outlined in the National curriculum for Computing.

Children will see the digital world as part of their world, extending beyond school, and understand that they have choices to make. They will be confident and respectful digital citizens going on to lead happy and healthy digital lives.