Computing: The New Primary National Curriculum

The New Primary National Curriculum

Computing

Overview of the New Computing Curriculum

Key ThemesProgressionManaging Change

Key ThemesThe subject of Computing replaces information and communication technology (ICT)

Computer Science - FoundationsInformation Technology - ApplicationsDigital Literacy - Implications

It will see children as young as five taught how to write and develop their own computer programs as well as learn how to store and retrieve data

Internet safety will also be taught from the age of five

Progression KS1Understand use of algorithms

Write & test simple programs

Use logical reasoning to make predictions

Organise, store, retrieve & manipulate data

Communicate online safely and respectfully

Recognise uses of IT outside of school

Progression LKS2Design & write programs to achieve specific goals, including solving problems

Use logical reasoning

Understand computer networks

Use internet safely and appropriately

Collect and present data appropriately

Progression UKS2Design & write programs to solve problems

Use sequences, repetition, inputs, variables and outputs in programs

Detect & correct errors in programs

Understand uses of networks for collaboration & communication

Be discerning in evaluating digital content

Managing ChangeCurriculum remodelling - embedding ‘ICT’Staff training to develop skills in ‘coding’Hardware/software ‘refresh’ to meet new requirementsEvaluating ‘best practice’Pupil portfolios and monitoring work samplesDemonstration lessonsAssessment models

Managing Change“The CLC staff are highly professional and have provided help in issues that range from curriculum design, to solving school based technical issues. They are a valuable resource, which apart from providing children with high quality educational experiences, also support teachers to improve their own ICT capability”For an audit of your school’s ‘computing’ requirements contact: [email protected]