Intent

At St. Edward’s, our Computing curriculum is designed to equip all pupils with the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive in an increasingly digital world, rooted in our Catholic values and commitment to developing the whole child.

We aim to provide a high-quality computing education that enables children to become digitally literate, computational thinkers and responsible users of technology. Our curriculum fosters curiosity, creativity and resilience, ensuring pupils understand both the opportunities and responsibilities that come with living in a digital society.

Our Computing curriculum:

· Promotes high expectations for all learners, ensuring inclusion and accessibility regardless of starting point or background

· Develops problem-solving skills through computational thinking, logical reasoning and creativity

· Ensures pupils gain key knowledge of computer science, information technology and digital literacy

· Provides opportunities for pupils to apply their learning purposefully across the wider curriculum

· Enables children to become confident, independent users of technology who can create, explore and innovate

· Embeds online safety and digital responsibility, ensuring children understand how to stay safe and respectful online

· Reflects our Gospel values by encouraging pupils to act responsibly, respectfully and ethically in digital environments

Our curriculum is carefully sequenced to build knowledge progressively, ensuring pupils develop skills over time and gain a secure understanding of computing systems and concepts.

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Implementation

Our Computing curriculum is delivered through high-quality teaching, supported by a structured and progressive scheme of learning that ensures consistency and depth across all year groups.

· Learning is sequenced to build on prior knowledge, enabling pupils to develop both technical skills and conceptual understanding over time

· Teachers use a clear and consistent approach, supported by high-quality resources and subject knowledge

· Lessons combine practical application with explicit teaching of key concepts, ensuring children understand both how and why technology works

· Pupils are given regular opportunities to programme, debug and refine their work, building resilience and problem-solving skills

· Digital tools are used purposefully to enhance learning across the curriculum, supporting creativity and collaboration

· Online safety is explicitly taught and revisited regularly, ensuring children develop a strong understanding of how to stay safe in an ever-changing digital world

· Teaching is adaptive to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring appropriate support and challenge

Our wider Computing provision enhances learning through:

· Opportunities to apply computing skills across subjects, making learning relevant and meaningful

· The use of a range of technologies and platforms to broaden pupils’ experiences

· Links to real-world applications of computing, helping pupils understand the role of technology in everyday life

· Promotion of pupil voice through digital projects and collaborative work

Leaders monitor the quality of Computing teaching and learning, ensuring consistency, progression and ongoing development through professional support and training.

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Impact

The impact of our Computing curriculum is seen in the confidence, capability and responsibility demonstrated by our pupils when using technology.

Children at St. Edward’s leave with:

· Secure foundational knowledge of computing, including programming, systems and digital literacy

· The ability to think logically, solve problems and apply computational thinking across contexts

· Confidence in using a range of digital tools effectively, creatively and independently

· A strong understanding of online safety, enabling them to navigate the digital world responsibly and respectfully

· The resilience to debug, improve and refine their work

Pupils demonstrate:

· Positive attitudes towards computing, underpinned by curiosity and engagement

· The ability to apply their knowledge across the curriculum and in real-life situations

· Increasing independence and creativity in their use of technology

Our Computing curriculum ensures that all children thrive because:

· It is inclusive, progressive and responsive to the needs of all learners

· It equips pupils with essential skills for their future education and the modern world

· It balances technical knowledge with creativity, responsibility and ethical understanding

Ultimately, our curriculum ensures that pupils leave St. Edward’s as confident, responsible and capable digital citizens, ready to use technology safely, purposefully and in ways that positively contribute to society.