Computing

Computing

Intent 

At Milverton, we deliver a broad, balanced and progressive curriculum that equips pupils with the knowldeg and skills needed to thrive in an increasingly digital world. Through the three concepts of Computer Science, Information Technology and Digital Literacy, children develop computational thinking, problem-solving skills, creativity and resilience. Pupils learn to understand how digital systems work, design and create digital content and use technology safely, responsibly and respectfully. The Purple Mash curriculum ensures progression across the year groups, enabling children to become confident, independent and responsible digital citizens who can apply their computing skills across the wider curriculum and everyday life. 

Implementation

• Lessons are sequenced progressively across year groups, enabling pupils to build on prior knowledge and develop increasingly sophisticated computing skills.
• The curriculum is organised around the three strands of Computer Science, Information Technology and Digital Literacy.
• Children develop programming skills through coding activities that encourage logical thinking, problem solving and computational thinking. 
• Pupils learn to create, organise, store and present digital content using a range of software and digital tools.
• Teachers use Purple Mash resources, knowledge organisers and learning mats to support high-quality teaching and learning.
• Computing skills are regularly applied across the wider curriculum, allowing pupils to use technology purposefully to enhance learning in other subjects.
• Learning is adapted to meet the needs of all pupils, ensuring that every child can access and success within the curriculum.
• Teachers assess pupils’ knowledge and skills throughout units and use this information to plan future learning and address misconceptions.
• Pupils are encouraged to work independently and collaboratively, developing resilience, creativity and confidence when using technology.
• Through regular opportunities to use a digital device and software, pupils become responsible, safe and competent users of technology. 
• Knowledge and skills progress across year groups and are revisited regularly to support pupil’s retention of disciplinary and substantive knowledge 
• Retrieval activities are used to strengthen pupils’ recall of previously taught concepts and skills. 
• Key vocabulary is explicitly taught and reinforced throughout lessons.