Our computing curriculum reflects our whole-school vision: to provide a relevant, engaging, and purposeful education that nurtures curiosity, values knowledge, and builds skills for life. Learning computing is not just about acquiring technological skills. It is about discovering the abilities of the developing world; understanding how technology can have a positive impact whilst appreciating that there are implications that come with it.  Computing is taught from Year 2 upwards with children learning how to use a range of different programmes.

Our Vision 

• To prepare pupils for a future where technology plays a central role in everyday life, work, and global development. 
• To ensure pupils appreciate the impact of technology on the developing world, understanding both its opportunities and challenges. 
• To develop confident, responsible digital citizens who use technology safely, ethically, and effectively. 

Key Principles: 

Computational Thinking & Coding: Pupils learn to design, write, and debug programs, developing logical reasoning and problem-solving skills. Coding is taught progressively, enabling children to understand algorithms and how digital systems operate, building on what they have learnt previously. 

Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies: We introduce pupils to the concept of AI and its growing influence, encouraging discussion about its benefits and ethical considerations. Pupils explore technology in their lives; how it shapes global innovation and influences communities worldwide. 

Digital Literacy: Children develop the ability to use technology purposefully and creatively, including creating presentations, multimedia projects, and data handling. We emphasize why digital resources work the way they do, not just what they are, fostering deeper understanding. 

Online Safety: Online safety is embedded throughout the curriculum, ensuring pupils understand how to protect themselves and others in digital environments. We teach responsible communication, privacy awareness, and strategies for managing online risks. (See separate page on online safety).

Global Connections: Pupils learn how technology bridges gaps between cultures and economies, and how digital skills can contribute to solving global challenges. We highlight the role of technology in education, healthcare, and sustainability in the developing world. 

Technology in school and across the curriculum

We have a class set of chromebooks and a class set of iPads within school, meaning children are regularly able to access and use  technology when it is relevant and useful. This means that children are able to use technology across the curriculum whether that be for research in history or for recording their compositions in music. Digital technology is used for maths games and spelling interventions and much more.