Computing

Intent

Technology is rapidly developing the lives of everyone. Our computing vision, at Ninfield Primary School, is for all children to develop the skills, creativity and enthusiasm to live and thrive in a world increasingly dependent on computing. In the ever-changing digital world, we aim to provide all children with not only the skills to use the technology that exists today, but the life-long thinking skills and passion to continue to develop their love for computing through secondary school and beyond.

Our evolving curriculum exceeds the National Curriculum objectives to provide our children with a broad range of experiences relating to career based real world experiences. We structure our curriculum into 3 strands – Computer Science, Multimedia and Programming.

At Ninfield, we recognise our children’s lives will be far more online than any previous generation and at even younger ages. Therefore, we prioritise the teaching of Online Safety to prepare our children with the strategies and knowledge to explore the adult focused online world in a safe and respectful manner.

Our curriculum is based on Education for a Connected World produced by UK Council for Internet Safety. Arranged into 8 strands of learning, the 149 statements progress our pupils through all aspect of digital life.

Please see our curriculum overview for what the children will be learning during each key stage:

Computing Overview:

Online Safety Overview: