Rationale 

Computing is an essential part of modern life and is becoming increasingly important in the workplace. The National Curriculum (2014) for computing aims to equip pupils with the skills and knowledge they need to use technology effectively and responsibly. The curriculum also aims to inspire pupils to pursue further study and careers in computing and related fields.

Aims

• To develop pupils' computational thinking skills, including their ability to solve problems and to design and create programs.
• To develop pupils' understanding of how computers and networks work, and to help them to use technology safely and responsibly.
• To inspire pupils to take an interest in computing and to pursue further study and careers in computing and related fields.
• To ensure that all pupils have access to the same opportunities to learn about and use technology.

Curriculum Intent

Snape Wood’s computing curriculum aims to instil a sense of enjoyment around using technology and to develop a pupil’s appreciation of its capabilities and the opportunities technology offers to create, manage, organise and collaborate. Tinkering with software and programs forms a part of the ethos of the scheme as we want to develop pupils’ confidence when encountering new technology, which is a vital skill in the ever changing and evolving landscape of technology. Through our curriculum, we intent for pupils not only to be digitally competent and have a range of transferable skills at a suitable level for the future workplace, but also to be responsible online citizens.

The curriculum enables pupils to meet the end of Key Stage Attainment targets outlined in the National Curriculum and the aims aligned with those in the National Curriculum. In conjunction with our RSE & PSHE curriculum, our Computing curriculum also satisfies all the objectives of the DFE’s Education for a Connected World Framework.