Computing
Vision
At Holly House School, we want all pupils to become confident, safe and independent users of technology. Computing is an important life skill that helps pupils communicate, learn, create, solve problems and take part in the modern world. Our curriculum gives pupils the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to use technology effectively, understand how it works and make informed choices in everyday life.
Intent
Our Computing curriculum develops pupils’ understanding of technology while building confidence, creativity and independence. Pupils learn about computer science, information technology and digital literacy through practical and engaging experiences that prepare them for life beyond school. Through our curriculum, pupils will:
- Develop an understanding of how computers, networks and digital systems work.
- Learn to create, program and solve problems using a range of technologies.
- Use technology to communicate, create and present information.
- Understand how technology is used in everyday life, education and employment.
- Develop computational thinking, logical reasoning and resilience.
- Learn how to stay safe, responsible and respectful online.
- Build the confidence to use technology independently and purposefully.
Implementation
Our Computing curriculum follows the Teach Computing Curriculum and is organised into five curriculum threads. These are taught across Key Stages 2 and 3 through a carefully sequenced spiral curriculum. Pupils revisit and build on previous learning so that knowledge and skills become increasingly secure over time.
The curriculum is mapped across all classes to provide broad and balanced coverage while allowing learning to be adapted to pupils’ individual needs. Online safety is taught explicitly and revisited throughout all areas of the curriculum. Pupils take part in practical learning experiences, including:
- Programming and coding projects.
- Digital media creation.
- Data handling and information management.
- Physical computing activities.
- Collaborative problem-solving tasks.
- Real-world uses of technology.
Assessment is ongoing. Teachers use observation, discussion, digital evidence, completed projects and floor books to identify progress, plan next steps and celebrate achievement.
Impact
Our Computing curriculum enables pupils to become digitally literate learners who use technology safely, confidently and purposefully. Pupils develop knowledge and transferable skills that can be applied across the curriculum, in everyday life and in future education or employment. As a result of our curriculum, pupils:
- Understand how technology is used in the modern world.
- Use a range of digital tools with increasing confidence and independence.
- Recognise online risks and know how to keep themselves and others safe.
- Demonstrate creativity through digital projects and media.
- Develop problem-solving and computational thinking skills.
- Apply their computing knowledge in meaningful, real-world contexts.
- Appreciate the opportunities that technology can provide in the future.
Our aim is for pupils to leave Holly House with the confidence, knowledge and digital skills needed to participate safely, successfully and responsibly in an increasingly technological world.
Computing - Curriculum Delivery
computing sow ks2 3 curriculum delivery.pdf
Computing - Knowledge and Skills Progression
computing knowledge and skills mapping progression.pdf
