Intent

Computing at All Saints is an essential component in our broad and balanced curriculum that supports in preparing each child to live safely in an increasingly digital British society.  Our aim is to develop every pupil’s learning which should then, in turn, result in the acquisition of knowledge of the world around them. 

‘Computers themselves, and software yet to be developed, will revolutionize the way we learn.’

‘What a computer is to me is the most remarkable tool that we have ever come up with. It's the equivalent of a bicycle for our minds.’

Steve Jobs

In computing pupils will have the opportunity to:

Understand what algorithms are, how they are implemented as programs on digital devices, and that programs execute by following precise and unambiguous instructions

Create and debug simple programs

Use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs

Use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content

Recognise common uses of information technology beyond school

Use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies 

Pupils will be able to develop their skills as computer programmers by:

Using the internet safely

Understanding the different uses of technology

Giving instructions to make things happen

Being able to predict simple patterns

Being able to solve simple problems

Being able to enter, load and save information

Using the internet to find information