COMPUTING

Updated October 2025

“Man is still the most extraordinary computer of all.”  John F. Kennedy

 

The National Curriculum for Computing aims to ensure that all children:

 

  • can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation
  • can analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems
  • can evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems
  • are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology.

 

Intent – What are we aiming to achieve?

 

Through our computing curriculum at St Lawrence School we aim to give our pupils the life-skills that will enable them to embrace and utilise new technology in a socially responsible and safe way in order to flourish.

 

We want our pupils to be able to operate in the 21st century workplace and we want them to know the career opportunities that will be open to them if they study computing.  We want children to become autonomous, independent users of computing technologies, gaining confidence and enjoyment from their activities. We want the use of technology to support learning across the entire curriculum and to ensure that our curriculum is accessible to every child.  Not only do we want them to be digitally literate and competent end-users of technology but through our computer lessons we want them to develop creativity, resilience and problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 

 

We want our pupils to have a breadth of experience to develop their understanding of themselves as individuals within their community but also as members of a wider global community and as responsible digital citizens.

                                                                                                                                                           

Implementation – How are we delivering this?

The curriculum we use has sequenced units for through Computer Science, Digital Literacy and Information Technology. There will be weekly curriculum lessons as well as cross-curricular opportunities.

Our teaching uses Purple Mash as a scheme delivering sequenced progression from EYFS to Year 6 and employs a variety of devices including BeeBots, Chromebooks, iPads, PCs and laptops. Digital safety is embedded every term. Yearly staff training from PurpleMash is provided.

Digital Leaders from KS2 have important roles in supporting Computing within the Curriculum and within the wider school setting.

KS1 and KS2 will partake in the National Internet Safety Day in Spring with activities designed and led by the Digital Leaders.

Assessment is ongoing and formative during lessons and summative at the end of a unit, recording on a spreadsheet on Staff SharePoint.

 

Impact – How do we measure this?

By the end of Key Stage 2, we aim for pupils to know more and remember more of core Computing concepts, vocabulary, and methods; be able to plan, code, and debug purposeful programs; select and use a range of digital tools for content creation, data handling, and communication; act safely and responsibly online, recognising risks and knowing how to seek help; transfer learning across subjects and demonstrate creativity, resilience, and collaboration in solving open‑ended problems.

 

Inclusion – How do we ensure every learner can access and benefit from the curriculum?

We ensure equity of access: all pupils, including those with SEND, EAL, or disadvantaged backgrounds, have the tools and support they need to succeed. Adaptive teaching methods are used where needed (including coloured screen overlays), resources reflect diverse cultures, abilities, and real‑world contexts to foster engagement and belonging. High expectations for all where every pupil is challenged appropriately and celebrated for progress, creativity, and resilience.

 

INTENT AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

COMPUTING OVERVIEW DOCUMENT YEAR A

COMPUTING OVERVIEW DOCUMENT YEAR B

SKILLS PROGRESSION DOCUMENT KS1

SKILLS PROGRESSION DOCUMENT KS2