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Computing

At Gordon Children’s Academy, we intend that children should master Computing to such an extent that they can go on to have careers within Computing and make use of Computing effectively in their everyday lives, in an increasingly digital world. Our children will be taught to be their best self, through using technology responsibly and carefully, being mindful of how their behaviour, words and actions can affect others, building responsible Digital Citizens. Our children will gain experience and skills of a wide range of technology in a way that will enhance their learning opportunities, enabling them to use technology across a range of subjects to be creative and solve problems, ensuring they make progress. 

We follow a broad and balanced Computing curriculum that builds on previous learning and provides both support and challenge for learners. We follow a Computing scheme that ensures an progression of skills and covers all aspects of the Computing curriculum. All classes will have a scheduled Computing lesson each week. Children’s work will be stored on our school system via their own log ins for reference and assessment.  

In line with the National Curriculum (2014) and the Kapow computing scheme, by the end of Key Stage 2 children will: 

  • Be proficient in the core concepts, terminology and skills related to the study of Computing 
  • Understand and appreciate the value of Computing in the context of their personal wellbeing. 
  • Develop an understanding of the technological, creative and cultural industries and their many career opportunities. 

The Computing curriculum will contribute to children’s personal development in creativity, independence, judgement and self-reflection. This would be seen in them being able to talk confidently about their work, and sharing their work with others. Progress will be shown through outcomes and through the important record of the process leading to them. 

We want to ensure that Computing is embedded in our whole school curriculum and that opportunities for enhancing learning by using technology are always taken.