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Computing
Computing Intent
At Colburn, the aim of our computing curriculum is to provide our children with the computing skills required for their futures. Our curriculum is ambitious, inclusive, and engaging – promoting a life-long curiosity in the digital world.
Our intent is to give all children the skills and confidence to use computing and ICT to enhance learning and develop motivation in a safe and responsible way. We recognise that all Colburn children are entitled to high quality hardware and software, and a structured and progressive teaching approach that equips Colburn children with the skills to use digital technologies effectively.
Computing Long Term Planning (including knowledge and skills)
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Computing |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
Year 6 |
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Autumn |
Information technology Log on, create, save content Recognise digital devices in home / school environment |
Coding |
E-safety Being respectful online and recognising acceptable/unacceptable behaviours |
Information technology PowerPoint Using other input devices (camera to upload) Typing speed activities |
Coding Ghostbusters (game) A talking chatbot (animation) |
E-safety Understand that personal online content and information may be seen by Internet at-large; privacy settings |
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Information technology Recognising / sorting input and output devices |
Information technology Using search filters effectively |
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Spring |
E-safety
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E-safety Keeping personal information private
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Information technology Accurate web searching, understanding networks/Internet Typing speed activities
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Coding Code Club Projects
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Information technology Excel Input data from temperature change experiment (science); chart/graph |
Information technology PowerPoint or Publisher; tourism brochure for Tynemouth Nature Reserve |
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Coding Bee-Bot basic movements; introduction to algorithms |
Information technology Recognise digital devices beyond familiar environment |
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Summer |
Coding Introduction to J2code; (directional instructions)
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Information technology Log on, create, save, open, print content
Typing speed activities |
Coding Introduction to Scratch Saying Hello (animation) |
Information technology Ranking search results, understanding servers |
E-safety Discuss and understand age-appropriate content, privacy settings |
Coding Code Club Projects Create your own adventure game |
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E-safety Responsible use; asking for help and support (advanced, e.g. report features)
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Information technology Using search filters
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KS2 are improving their computing skills
