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Welcome to Computing

Why do we learn computing?
Our approach
Year 1
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Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6

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 to use technology as an accessible medium for creative and personal expression, as well as a tool for representing and solving problems. 

Our approach

Our curriculum is divided into three main strands: 

  • Coding
  • IT for creativity 
  • Disciplinary competencies

Children in years 1-6 learn coding each year, ranging from creating simple movable blocks and using simple repeat structures in Key Stage 1 through to writing and debugging simple programs, working with variables and creating and improving a game in Key Stage 2. 

Children also learn to use IT creatively, for example creating pictures in Key Stage 1 and using logo, animations and game creation in Key Stage 2. 

Finally, we ensure that children learn specific disciplinary competencies throughout their time at Franklin. There is a strong focus on e-safety throughout and we teach children to use email, spreadsheets and even blogging skills. 

Year 1

Autumn
Maze explorers & Beebots 
Spring
Coding
Summer
Animated Story Books 

All Year 1 subjects Next Year 1 Subject - Modern Foreign Languages

Year 2

Autumn
Coding 
Spring
Creating Pictures 
Summer
Effective Searching and Online Safety 

All Year 2 subjects Next Year 2 Subject - Modern Foreign Languages

Year 3

Autumn
Coding
Spring
Simulations and Branching 
Summer
Email

All Year 3 subjects Next Year 3 Subject - Modern Foreign Languages

Year 4

Autumn
Coding
Spring
Logo and Animation 
Summer
Spreadsheets 

All Year 4 subjects Next Year 4 Subject - Modern Foreign Languages

Year 5

Autumn
Coding 
Spring
Game Creation 
Summer
Blogging

All Year 5 subjects Next Year 5 Subject - Modern Foreign Languages

Year 6

Autumn
Coding
Spring
Quizzing
Summer
Network e-safety 

All Year 6 subjects Next Year 6 Subject - Modern Foreign Languages

  • Art and Design Technology
  • English
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