Computing
Subject Intent Statement
Developing thoughtful, holistic, curious, children through an enquiry based, child-centred computing curriculum who have a deep sense of worth and belonging. Flexible thinkers who are equipped to embrace change and shape their future. Using the key skills of computing to make excellent progress. Understanding the key concepts of information technology, data science, computer science, programming and multimedia, which underpin the computing curriculum.
Introduction
In Brunswick Primary School we believe that Computing plays an important role in the education of all our pupils. Computing encompasses information technology, data science, computer science, programming and multimedia design and has a vital role to play in the development of creativity, logical reasoning and problem solving in our children. We aim to enable more young people to benefit from studying this important subject. Through this, we believe that their career opportunities will be enhance.
Key Drivers
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Purposeful |
Our children will have the vocabulary, knowledge and skills necessary to explore, develop and achieve in computing. |
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Aspirational |
Our children will explore computing through project based learning with product based outcomes, making purposeful links to other areas of learning. |
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Personal |
Our children will question and reflect on computing and its impact on their real-life experience. |
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Universal |
Our children will learn how computing impacts locally, nationally, and globally and makes a difference to modern life. |
Aims of Computing
The national curriculum for computing aims to ensure that all pupils:
- 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