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 |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
Year 6 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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