Through our computing curriculum at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary we aim to give our pupils the life-skills that will enable them to embrace and utilise new technology in a creative, as well as responsible and safe way in order to flourish. Our curriculum recognises that all children have the right to learning experiences that balance all aspects of Computing.
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Intent
Through our curriculum, we aim to provide pupils with the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to navigate the digital world with confidence, care and common sense. We believe all children are entitled to learning experiences that promote balance, wellbeing, critical thinking and responsible decision-making in an increasingly connected society.
We support pupils in developing healthy media balance and positive wellbeing habits, helping them to understand the impact that technology and online activity can have on their mental and emotional health. Our curriculum addresses cyberbullying, digital drama and hate speech, equipping children with the skills to respond thoughtfully, seek support when needed and contribute to respectful online communities.
We place a strong emphasis on news and media literacy, enabling pupils to question, analyse and evaluate the reliability of information they encounter. By developing critical thinking skills, children learn to recognise misinformation, bias and persuasive techniques, empowering them to make informed judgements.
Relationships and communication are central to our approach. Pupils learn how to interact respectfully and responsibly both online and offline, understanding the importance of empathy, kindness and clear communication in maintaining positive relationships.
We also teach children about privacy, security and digital footprints, helping them to understand how to protect personal information and make safe choices online. Pupils explore how their online identity is formed and the long-term impact of their digital actions.
Through a broad and balanced approach to common sense education, we aim to nurture responsible, reflective and resilient young people who are prepared to participate safely, ethically and thoughtfully in the digital world.
Intent
The computing curriculum has been carefully designed to develop and build upon the three core aspects of Computing: Digital Literacy, Computer Science and Information Technology. It follows a clear progression of skills and knowledge, enabling pupils to make meaningful connections in their learning as they move through each year group. This progression framework ensures that new learning builds on prior knowledge and supports long-term understanding.
The scheme of work is structured to provide coherent, well-sequenced lessons across all year groups, with weekly computing lessons and clearly defined units of work. It draws upon high-quality, Department for Education–funded Teach Computing resources, alongside a range of trusted digital platforms and educational tools. Schools may also utilise a combination of local, national and global resources to enrich learning and ensure content remains current, engaging and relevant.
This approach supports strong progression, portfolio development and structured skill-building across all three strands of the curriculum. It also ensures that pupils gain consistent, practical experience and develop confidence in applying their knowledge in a variety of contexts.
Impact
Gatehouse - CSM - Digital Leaders - Activity 3 - Cyber Shorts.mp4Our approach to the curriculum ensures a relevant, engaging and high-quality computing education for all pupils. Children’s learning is evidenced through a range of digital platforms, online folders and portfolios, allowing progress and skill development to be clearly demonstrated over time.
This evidence informs future planning and enables teachers to identify and address misconceptions or gaps in knowledge. As computing skills are applied across the wider curriculum, pupils are given opportunities to revisit and strengthen their understanding in different contexts. This flexible approach supports varying learning paces and helps to ensure that all pupils make strong and sustained progress.
By the end of Year 6, pupils should feel confident using a wide range of technology. They should understand how to keep themselves safe online and recognise the importance of acting responsibly as positive digital citizens. Pupils will have developed a secure understanding of current technologies and how they can be used effectively to support their learning and prepare them for the next stage of their education.
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