Computing

Computing Overview 2024-25

Intent

Our Computing Curriculum has been designed to meet the requirements of the National Curriculum (2014). We teach pupils to be safe and responsible online, following the SMART approach. Online Safety is taught on a frequent basis during the school year (one lesson per half-term). We aim to teach pupils to become computer literate, using I.T systems quickly and efficiently. Our Computing Curriculum has been designed to teach pupils how I.T systems work (including the internet), computer networks and how a computer itself works. Pupils also have the opportunity to develop their programming skills in a variety of engaging and interactive contexts.

Implementation

In Key Stage 1, Computing is taught on a half-termly basis (alternating with Music), with lessons lasting 60 minutes. In Key Stage 2, is taught on a weekly basis. Pupils learn the importance of keeping themselves and others safe online, develop their Computing skills (using a range of software and devices) and enhance their programming skills (following Teach Computing’s programming units). Through regular Online Safety lessons, pupils understand the importance of keeping themselves and each other safe online. We follow ELIM’s Online Safety scheme of work to deliver our Online Safety Curriculum. Pupils know what to do if they come across something online which worries or upsets them. These sessions are relevant and up-to-date and are delivered using a variety of resources and through conversations. Online Safety is taught on a half-termly basis, with lessons lasting 60 minutes. We follow ‘Teach Computing’s’ scheme of work to deliver our ‘Core’ Computing Curriculum. Each half-term unit has a key theme or focus, which is followed throughout the school:

Term	Key Stage 1	Key Stage 2
Autumn Term 1A	Computing Systems and Networks	Computing Systems and Networks
Autumn Term 1B	N/A	Creating Media A
Spring Term 2A	Programming A	Programming A
Spring Term 2B	N/A	Data and Information
Summer Term 3A	Creating Media B	Creating Media B
Summer Term 3B	N/A	Programming B

At Hillside Primary School, pupils have the opportunity to use a range of computing devices, including laptops, iPads, Micro:bit Robots, Beebots, Crumble Controllers and Data Loggers during their Computing lessons. Our Computing Curriculum (including Online Safety Curriculum) is regularly reviewed to ensure it remains relevant, and that it continues to meet the requirements of the National Curriculum.

Impact
* Pupils understand the importance of keeping themselves safe online. Pupils know what to do if something online worries or upsets them – following the SMART approach. * Pupils will be confident users of a range of I.T devices (e.g. laptops, iPads & Bee:Bots) and software (e.g. Microsoft Office). * Pupils really enjoy Computing and there is effective coverage/progress across the school.