Computing

A high-quality computing education equips pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computing has deep links with mathematics, science, and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems. The core of computing is computer science, in which pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work, and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. Building on this knowledge and understanding, pupils are equipped to use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content. Computing also ensures that pupils become digitally literate – able to use, and express themselves and develop their ideas through, information and communication technology – at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active participants in a digital world.

National curriculum in England, 2013

At Horspath Primary School, we believe computing is a foundational subject that will play a significant role in the future well-being of the children within our care. We aim to provide a high-quality computing curriculum that will equip our pupils with the skills and knowledge they need to use technology safely, responsibly and creatively, in the home and beyond. We hope to inspire in all of our pupils a lifelong love of using technology to code, to create, to problem solve, to communicate, to collaborate, and for play.

Please note that, as we have had to design a three-year curriculum, all our curricula are being evaluated and refined as they are implemented and we learn from their impact.  Therefore, it is likely that changes will be made, particularly when Year A is delivered again.