Learning and Curriculum
Computing
Statement of Intent for Computing
At Masefield we reflect the National Curriculum’s belief that high-quality Computing education provides the foundations for understanding the world through the specific disciplines of Computer Science, Information Technology and Digital Literacy. Technology has changed our lives and is vital to the world’s future prosperity, and all pupils should be taught essential aspects of the knowledge, methods, processes and uses of science. Through building up a body of key foundational knowledge and concepts, pupils should be encouraged to recognise the power of rational explanation and develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about natural phenomena and the world.
Computing Curriculum
The school’s long term plan for Computing sets out the content of teaching within in each year group. This is supported by the school’s Computing progression document which demonstrates learning outcomes within each strand of development within an Computing unit. Short term planning details how this content is developed over a series of lessons within the unit of work.
At Masefield computing is an integral part of our school and our aim is that:
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Children will enjoy computing and will tackle applications with confidence and a sense of achievement;
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Children will develop independence and use computing skills in a purposeful way;
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It will be valued through adequate provision of resources, a long term vision set out in the School Improvement and Development Plan, along with appropriate Continuing Professional Development for all staff;
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Computing will take a cross-curricular approach;
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Children will develop practical skills and the ability to solve problems using computational thinking;
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Subject co-ordinators will familiarise themselves with relevant software and provide computing resources for their subject.
Computing Policy
Knowledge Organisers for Computing
Below is an example knowledge organiser from each year group for Computing:
Year One - Digital Citizenship
Year Two - Digital Citizenship
Year Three - Digital Citizenship
Year Four - Digital Citizenship
Year Five - Digital Citizenship
Year Six - Digital Citizenship
These are sent home each half term as part of the curriculum overviews. EYFS Knowledge Organisers can be found in the EYFS tab.
High quality texts underpinning our Computing curriculum
Computing is promoted throughout our core lessons at Masefield which means knowledge and vocabulary is consistently being revisited throughout the curriculum. We use high quality fiction and non-fiction texts to inspire our children to create high quality pieces of writing, encourage the love of reading and embed their Computing skills further.
Our Award Winning Provision for Computing
NAACE Mark Excellence in Education Technology - Achieved February 2023
The NAACE Mark is the award for schools which are committed to excellence in using technology to support teaching and learning, and to improve overall effectiveness and efficiency.
Computing Quality Framework - In Progress
The Computing Quality Mark is awarded to schools who are able to show good practice in the Computing Quality Framework from the National Centre for Computing Education, along the British Computing Society. This award acknowledges and celebrates the high quality of our Computing provision across the whole school.
National Online Safety Certified School - Achieved 2019, renewed November 2021
The ‘National Online Safety’ Certified School accreditation supports schools to implement an effective, whole school community approach to online safety, encompassing high-quality CPD for all staff, parents and governors to meet the statutory online safety duties in the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance and align to ‘Education for a Connected World’.
National Online Safety Safe Remote Education - Achieved November 2021
The DfE published their ‘Review your remote education provision’ guidance to support schools to identify the strengths and areas for improvement in their remote education provision. The ‘Safe Remote Education’ accreditation is directly aligned to the DfE guidance and provides external validation that teachers and leaders understand how to maintain effective safeguarding arrangements whilst also providing high-quality remote education and supporting pupil wellbeing.
Other Relevant Information
Below you will find more information relevant to the teaching of Computing at Masefield Primary School.