Computing

Intent

At FPIS we value Computing believing it is intrinsic within the curriculum. A high-quality computing education equips our children to use digital literacy and creative thinking to understand and enhance their world.  Building on their knowledge and understanding of computer science, children are equipped to use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content.  Computing also ensures that children become digitally literate – able to use technology safely in order to express themselves and develop their ideas.  Through their confidence and passion in use of information and communication technology, the children will develop skills and competencies at a level suitable for the future workplace and will be active participants in a digital world.

Characteristics

• The ability to connect with others safely and respectfully, understanding the need to act within the law and with moral and ethical integrity.

• The ability to communicate ideas by using applications and devices throughout the curriculum

• The ability to research, collect, organise and manipulate data effectively whilst developing the ability to question the sources of information.

• Competence in coding for a variety of practical and inventive purposes.

• An understanding of the connective nature of devices.

Key Stage 1 Curriculum Map and Threads

Clear links between Early Years and Key Stage 1 are made through our Curriculum Threads: