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 |
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