Curriculum Intent - Computing:

It is the aim of the department to enable students to develop skills and knowledge in computer science and digital technologies to prepare them for a rapidly changing world where the use of this technology is fully embodied.   We wish our students to have an understanding far deeper than just being the user of a computer. We want our students to understand that computing has links with mathematics, science and design and technology and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems.

We aim to enable students to develop a love of learning for computing and an understanding that there are no limits to their own development in programming and IT skills.  An important life skill for anyone is to problem solve.  Using the strands of computational thinking will aid learners with their ability to solve a variety of Computing challenges from algorithms, programming (block and text) and even cyber security. Students will be given guidance on how to work safely online so that it will be second nature to carry out all the necessary steps for their own safety as well as those around them.

Computing skills are a major factor in enabling children to be confident, creative and independent learners and it is our intention that children have every opportunity available to allow them to achieve this at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active participants in a digital world.