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Computing

To help us achieve a challenging, relevant and enjoyable Computing curriculum which allows children to be ready for the challenges and opportunities offered by our technologically-rich world, we use the Switched On Computing curriculum.

The Computing Curriculum breaks down the subject into three key areas:-

1. Computer Science e.g. coding, algorithms and programming

2. Information Technology e.g. processing and presenting data

3. Digital Literacy e.g. how to interact safely with technology.

The table below shows the what years 1 - 6 will be doing.

Unit

Title

Unit summary

Computing POS focus

 

Y1

We are treasure hunters

Using programmable toys

Programming

 

Y1

We are tv chefs

Filming the steps of a recipe

Computational thinking

 

Y1

We are painters

Illustrating an eBook

Creativity

 

Y1

We are collectors

Finding images using the web

Computer networks

 

Y2

We are astronauts

Programming on screen

Programming

 

Y2

We are game testers

Exploring how computer games work

Computational thinking

 

Y2

We are detectives

Communicating clues

Communication/Collaboration

 

Y2

We are zoologists

Recording bug hunt data

Productivity

 

Y3

We are presenters

Videoing performance

Creativity

 

Y3

We are vloggers

Making and sharing a short screencast presentation

Computer networks

 

Y3

We are communicators

Communicating safely on the internet

Communication/Collaboration

 

Y3

We are opinion pollsters

Collecting and analysing data

Productivity

 

Y4

We are software developers

Developing a simple educational game

Programming

 

Y4

We are toy designers

Prototyping an interactive toy

Computational thinking

 

Y4

We are musicians

Producing digital music

Creativity

 

Y4

We are HTML editors

Editing and writing HTML

Computer Networks

 

Y5

We are game developers

Developing an interactive game

Programming

 

Y5

We are cryptographers

Cracking codes

Computational thinking

 

Y5

We are bloggers

Sharing experiences and opinions

Communication/Collaboration

 

Y5

We are architects

Creating a virtual space

Productivity

 

Y6

We are advertisers

Creating a short television advert

Creativity

 

Y6

We are network engineers

Exploring computer networks including the internet

Computer networks

 

Y6

We are travel writers

Using media and mapping to document a trip

Productivity

 

Y6

We are publishers

Creating a year book

Communication/collaboration