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At St Paul’s, we have chosen the Purple Mash Computing Scheme of Work from Reception to Year 6. The scheme of work supports our teachers in delivering fun and engaging lessons which help to raise standards and allow all pupils to achieve to their full potential. We are confident that the scheme of work more than adequately meets the national vision for Computing. It provides immense flexibility, strong cross-curricular links and integrates perfectly with our curriculum. We believe that every child should have the right to a computing curriculum that champions excellence; supporting pupils in achieving to the very best of their abilities. We understand the immense value technology plays not only in supporting the Computing and whole school curriculum but overall in the day-to-day life of our school, and beyond. We believe that technology can provide: enhanced collaborative learning opportunities; better engagement of pupils; easier access to rich content; support conceptual understanding of new concepts and can support the needs of all our pupils.

  • Staff teach Computing for one hour weekly.

  • Every year group has a yearly curriculum Map that outlines the key areas of computing, and online safety, which will be taught throughout the year. This ensures that adequate amount of time and coverage is allocated to each key area.

  • Each unit has a number of well-sequenced lessons. Each lesson begins with short ‘Prior Learning’ session, where children recall knowledge from weeks, months and even years before. Children will then be given an opportunity to practice new vocabulary before being taught explicit knowledge and skills, in context.

  • Throughout the lesson, children will be given opportunities to talk with their peers and discuss thoughts and ideas about the subject.

  • Children will then go on to complete an age-appropriate task and will be given every opportunity to develop their understanding further through our ‘Step for Depth’ challenge.

  • Learning in computing will be adapted to ensure all children experience success in their learning.

  • Children with the capability of using technology throughout their lives.

  • Children who can use a variety of hardware, software and unplugged resources.

  • Children who can think critically, reflect on their learning and have a ‘can do’ attitude, particularly when engaging with associated resources.

  • Children who are responsible, respectful and competent users of data, information and communication technology.

  • Children with the skills, strategies and knowledge to reap the benefits of the online world.

  • Children who use technology imaginatively and creatively.

  • Children who are up-to-date with how to stay safe online and know what to do to safeguard themselves and others.

Computing Learning Journey:
 
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