Computing

Rationale

At Windwhistle Primary School we know that computing prepares pupils to participate in a rapidly changing world in which work and other activities are increasingly transformed by access to varied and developing technology. Technology promotes initiative and independent learning, with pupils being able to make informed judgements about when and where to use technology to its best effect.

Curriculum

Early Years Foundation Stage – Understanding the world

The educational programme for understanding the world set out in the EYFS Framework is delivered in our preschool and reception classes in line with the Extend Nursery and Preschool Curriculum and the Extend Reception Curriculum 

Early years: preschool and reception

Key Stage 1 and 2 – Computing

We follow the national curriculum. 

In Year 1, we teach computing in line with our multi-academy trust’s ‘Extend Early Curriculum’. 

We follow the TEACH COMPUTING scheme of work from the National Centre for Computing Education to teach computing in Year 2-6. 

The TEACH COMPUTING curriculum is structured into 6 units for each year group, and each unit is broken down into 6 lessons. 

Alongside Teach Computing ELAN schools use the ProjectEVOLVE’s UKCIS "Education for a Connected World" digital competencies framework resources to enhance their computing curriculum. 

Curriculum Overview