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East Preston Infant School

East Preston Infant School

Computing

Intent

Technology is essential to everyday life and ‘computational thinking’ is a vital skill when it comes to participating in an increasingly digital world. The computing curriculum has been developed to equip young people with the skills, knowledge and understanding of computing that they will need throughout the rest of their lives. Young people will learn how computers and computer systems work, how to design and build programmes, and how to develop their ideas using technology.

There is a focus on computational thinking and creativity, as well as scope for innovative work in programming and digital media.  At East Preston Infant School we use the ‘Switched On’ scheme of work to teach the computing curriculum.

Computing is a core subject for pupils aged 5 to 16 and the curriculum comprises the following three strands:

  • Computer Science (CS)
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Digital Literacy (DL) 

Implementation

In the Early Years, Computing opportunities are provided for the children throughout the term. Teachers  follow areas of the Switched On scheme of work alongside PurpleMash software which link Computing to the seven different areas of learning and development in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children also have the opportunity to apply the skills as part of their independent learning activities.

In Key Stage 1, Computing is taught weekly as an explicit lesson. Teachers follow the Switched on scheme of work that breaks the Computing curriculum down into different skills which also link to year group topics throughout the year. Our scheme directly corresponds to the school’s progression of knowledge and skills document which helps teachers to highlight particular skills and areas children need to focus on whilst also ensuring that there is progression through each National Curriculum strand. Children's learning is  evidenced in children’s learning journals as well as their PurpleMash work folders.

Intended Impact

Through computing the children will learn to think logically, understand programming, know about online safety and learn to use a variety of software to create content.

Computing Progression Overview
Computing Milestones
Computing Learning Journey