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Computing

A high-quality computing education equips pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. The core of computing is computer science, in which pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. Building on this knowledge and understanding, pupils are equipped to use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content. Computing also ensures that pupils become digitally literate – able to use, and express themselves and develop their ideas through information and communication technology – at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active participants in a digital world.

At Our Lady of Lourdes we want our children to grow up with the skills to use technology safely, logically and reasonably; to have the life skills that enable them to use it confidently but appropriately.

 Our Kapow Computing Curriculum covers the following Threshold Concepts

Coding Connect Communicate Collect
This concept involves developing an understanding of instructions, logic and sequences This concept involves developing an understanding of how to safely connect with others This concept involves using apps to communicate one’s ideas This concept involves developing an understanding of databases and their uses

Our curriculum covers the three key areas of the national curriculum:

 

Our curriculum focusses on key areas which are repeated throughout the time that children are with us.