Computing
“Through computing education, pupils can learn ‘powerful knowledge’, enabling them to become informed and active participants in our increasingly digital society.” (Ofsted review 2022)
We believe that computing is a vital and enriching part of the curriculum that is an integral part of our everyday lives. There are three distinct strands within the computing curriculum, each of which is complementary to the others: computer science, information technology and digital literacy. Each component is essential in preparing pupils to thrive in an increasingly digital world. We want our pupils to be:
- Confident and safe when using technology
- Excited and inspired by the use of technology
- Digitally literate
- Computational thinkers
At All Saints, we follow the Teach Computing curriculum which has been created by The National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE). This has been funded by the Department for Education and supporting partners. We believe that every individual, and group of individuals, should feel included and encouraged when engaging with computing education. The teach computing resources make sure that diversity and inclusion is integral to the planning, programmes and materials.
Please scan the QR code in order to view the 12 pedagogy principles for the NCCE.
Throughout the year, each year group will explore: programming, creating media, data and information and computing systems and networks. The children will also learn about online safety throughout their computing lessons, PSHE lessons and during class assemblies. Please see our Online Safety page for further information.
As a school that values a rich curriculum, alongside our Computing lessons, we also strive to find opportunities for cross-curricular learning. Computing has deep links with mathematics, science, and design and technology, and art. With each class having access to laptops, Ipads and chrome books, we bring computing into many aspects of our learning.
Computing skills are a major factor in enabling children to be confident, creative and independent learners. At All Saints, we want to ensure that each child has the opportunity to help them to achieve this. 
Our computing curriculum map:
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Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Term 3 |
Term 4 |
Term 5 |
Term 6 |
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EYFS |
Parts of the computer Mouse skills |
Use simple software |
Programmable software/ devices |
Using the internet and communicating safely. |
Use simple software |
Internet safety Use simple software. |
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Year 1 |
Technology around us
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Data and information- grouping data
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Creating Media: Digital painting
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Creating Media: Digital writing
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Programming A- Moving a robot
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Programming B-Introduction to animation
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Year 2 |
Computing Systems and Networks: ICT around us
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Digital Images: words and pictures
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Computing Data Data and Information: Pictograms
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Computing Creating media – making music
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Computing: Robot algorithms
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Computing Programming An introduction to quizzes
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Year 3 |
Computing systems and networks – connecting computers
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Data and information – branching databases
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Programming – sequencing sounds
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Programming – Events and actions in programs
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Creating media – desktop publishing
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Creating media - Stop-frame animation
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Year 4 |
Computing systems and Networking – The internet |
Creating media – a podcast |
Date and information – data logging |
Programming – repetition in shapes |
Programming – repetition in games |
Creating media – photo editing |
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Year 5 |
Computing systems and networks - Systems and searching |
Creating media - Video production |
Programming - Selection in physical computing |
Data and information – Flat-file databases |
Creating media – Introduction to vector graphics |
Programming B – Selection in quizzes |
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Year 6 |
Computing systems and networks - Communication and collaboration |
Creating media – Web page creation |
Programming A – Variables in games |
Data and information - Introduction to Spreadsheets |
Creating media – 3D Modelling |
Programming - Sensing movement |
Please click below to view our progression of knowledge documents. These are ‘live’ documents that teachers will adapt as and when they teach their lessons.
Computing systems and networks
Please click here to view our progression of skills documents.
