Why do we learn computing?
Through learning computing our students will use technology as a tool for learning and expression in a variety of disciplines and interests, becoming not just consumers of technology but creators of it. As a result, students will be empowered use technology as an accessible medium for creative and personal expression, as well as a tool for representing and solving problems. Finally, we want students to learn about the wider issues surrounding the use of technology in society.
Head of Department
Abigail Simpson
Our approach
Children study a range of areas over the course of a year, including:
- Coding and computational thinking
- Spreadsheets
- Internet and email
- Art and design
- Music
- Databases and graphing
- Writing and presenting
- Communication and networks
Year 1
| Autumn |
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| Maze explorers & Beebots |
| Spring |
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| Coding |
| Summer |
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| Animated Story Books |
All Year 1 subjects Next Year 1 Subject - Modern Foreign Languages
Year 2
| Autumn |
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| Coding |
| Spring |
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| Creating Pictures |
| Summer |
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| Effective Searching and Online Safety |
All Year 2 subjects Next Year 2 Subject - Modern Foreign Languages
Year 3
| Autumn |
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| Coding |
| Spring |
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| Simulations and Branching |
| Summer |
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All Year 3 subjects Next Year 3 Subject - Modern Foreign Languages
Year 4
| Autumn |
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| Coding |
| Spring |
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| Logo and Animation |
| Summer |
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| Spreadsheets |
All Year 4 subjects Next Year 4 Subject - Modern Foreign Languages
Year 5
| Autumn |
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| Coding |
| Spring |
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| Game Creation |
| Summer |
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| Blogging |
All Year 5 subjects Next Year 5 Subject - Modern Foreign Languages
Year 6
| Autumn |
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| Coding |
| Spring |
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| Quizzing |
| Summer |
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| Network e-safety |
All Year 6 subjects Next Year 6 Subject - Modern Foreign Languages