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The New Primary National Curriculum Computing
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]
