Intent, Implementation and Impact

At Haylands Primary we nurture enthusiasm for learning that will last a life time and give our children the fundamental skills they will need to lead happy and successful lives. Computing has become a more and more significant element of daily life over the past 50 years and continues to increase in significance.

Why is Computing important?

In today's rapidly evolving digital society, computing plays a crucial role in our daily lives. Technology continues to transform our lives, making the world a much smaller place and enabling us to communicate in ways we never thought possible. The importance of understanding and using technology safely and responsibly cannot be overstated, and the teaching of computing plays a vital role in preparing students for the challenges of a technology-driven world.

Computing helps students develop a range of essential skills, including problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and logical reasoning. These skills are not only valuable in their own right, but they are also transferrable to other areas of life, helping pupils to succeed both personally and professionally in the future.

In addition, computing opens a world of exciting possibilities, which can inspire students to learn more about how technology is shaping our world and the possibilities for the future. By fostering a love and curiosity for computing, we can help cultivate the next generation of computer scientists and technology leaders.

How is Computing taught?

Computing is taught in all year groups; from our Foundation Stage to Year 6. Our Years 1-6 use Teach Computing to ensure depth and breadth in their learning as well as developing the practical skills they will need in modern life.  Computing is taught through a combination of hands-on, interactive, and engaging activities that allow students to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world contexts. Whether through unplugged activities, that encourage creative problem-solving, or hands-on projects that allow students to experiment with technology, pupils will develop their skills and knowledge through meaningful and engaging learning experiences. The curriculum is designed to encompass the different strands of computing.

Our Units are based in 4 areas, each year children develop and broaden their skills in each

Computing systems and Networks:

Here we learn practical skills, including safe searching and communicating, how digital devices work and develop an understanding of how technology connects us and information.

Creating Media:

From digital art and writing to animation, publishing and creating and manipulating media, children learn to create using a range of devices and software.

Programming:

Programming is becoming increasingly important in computing. We learn the fundamentals of programming and explore how to create and manipulate programs including in physical computing.

 Data and Information:

Children learn to collect, organise and present data in increasingly complex and varied ways.

Through quality teaching, using variation, teachers will adapt lessons and activities to challenge and support children to make good or better progress in their understanding of and skills in computing throughout their learning journey. By re-visiting and building on their skills each year we hope to embed their learning and give them a firm foundation in understanding how to use digital technology safely and purposefully.