Computing

At Henham and Ugley Primary School we use Purple Mash as a scheme of learning.

What is Computing?

Computing is the use and operation of computers. Our lessons teach children vital computer skills that form the foundation for skills needed in later life. They include: Keyboard and mouse skills, drawing skills, the use of robots, sounds, photography, technology around us and the teaching of online safety and privacy.

Our Computing lessons fall under one of three categories:

Computer Science is the programming and understanding how digital systems work.
Information Technology is the use of computer systems to store, retrieve and send information.
Digital Literacy is the evaluation of digital content and using technology safely and respectfully.

Intent

At Henham, we work hard to be a 21st century school, which embraces modern technology. We are committed, despite the difficult financial times, particularly for rural schools, to providing excellence in technological learning. Our aim is to provide a high-quality computing education which equips children to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. The curriculum will teach children key knowledge about how computers and computer systems work and how they are designed and programmed. Learners will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of computational systems of all kinds, whether or not they include computers.

By the time the children at Henham leave our school, they will have gained key knowledge and skills in the three main categories of the computing curriculum: Computer Science, Information Technology and Digital Literacy.

Progression of Skills

At Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School, our learning is progressive which we demonstrate through the progression map below

Assessment in Computing

All teaching staff currently assess children termly - using their professional judgement and the evidence gained during lessons - against the objectives from the National Curriculum.