Computing

Intent - What Do We Aspire For Our Children?

Our Curriculum Intent for Computing

At Cuddington, our computing curriculum helps children become confident, creative thinkers who can use technology to design and improve digital programs and systems. We teach six core strands, introduced from Reception through to Year 6, often using a cross-curricular approach.
-    Programming 
-    Computational thinking 
-    Creativity 
-    Computer networks 
-    Communication/collaboration 
-    Productivity
By learning these core strands, children will gain the key vocabulary to explain their understanding of computing. They will also build strong knowledge of e-safety through practical activities. This will ensure that when they leave Cuddington, they are digitally literate, understand the principles of computer science, and can confidently use information technology.

Our Whole School Computing Road Map

Implementation - How Will We Deliver the Curriculum?

From Year 1 to Year 6, children learn computing through the six core strands. They are given time to practise and refine their skills, and by the end of each unit they can show how these skills are used. Key vocabulary is taught and children are encouraged to use it in their work. As they move through Key Stage 2, earlier skills and knowledge are revisited, strengthened, and built upon. 

How do we provide for all learners?

At Cuddington Primary School, pupils enjoy learning about the many aspects of computing. Many thrive in this subject, as it draws on different skills than reading and writing, supporting a range of learning styles. Pupils are encouraged to work independently, with reasonable adjustments made for those with SEND. Teachers make computing accessible and enjoyable for all by adapting planning, pre-teaching vocabulary, modelling during lessons, reducing expectations where needed, providing scaffolding and support, or allowing extra time. Paired and group work also helps pupils support each other, making computing a lesson everyone looks forward to each week.

Impact - How Do We Know Our Computing Curriculum is Effective?

Pupil Voice

We use pupil voice to understand how children are developing their knowledge in computing, as we believe confident learners can explain what they know. Our progressive curriculum builds on previous skills, helping children make connections across units and year groups. Pupil feedback is also used to gauge enjoyment and has led to changes in how we teach, such as delivering units in blocks rather than weekly lessons.

High Quality Outcomes

All computing units work towards our children creating an outcome to showcase their learning. The learning journey and the outcome is shared in class each week and celebrated at the end of each unit, inlcuding with parents via ClassDojo.

For further information about the computing curriculum, please contact Miss Cowie: cowie@cuddington.cheshire.sch.uk

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