Computing Science

“Technology can become the “wings” that will allow the educational world to fly farther and faster than ever before – if we allow it.”

- Jenny Arledge

Our Goal

At English Martyrs, our computing curriculum aims to foster enjoyment and appreciation of technology. We want students to explore, manage, organize, and collaborate using technology confidently. Our goal is for pupils to become digitally competent, responsible citizens, equipped with transferable skills for the future workplace.

Our curriculum, based on the Kapow scheme, helps pupils meet the National Curriculum targets. We teach appropriate online behavior, copyright issues, critical evaluation of online information, and healthy technology use.

How we teach Computing

Our computing curriculum is built around three main strands:

Computer Science
Information Technology
Digital Literacy

Skills are taught progressively from year to year, ensuring that by the end of each key stage, students meet attainment targets. The curriculum covers five key areas:

Computer systems and networks
Programming
Creating media
Data handling
Online safety

Impact

Our computing curriculum aims to ensure that children:

Are critical thinkers and make informed digital choices.
Meet the National Curriculum expectations for computing.
Are aware of online safety issues and handle them responsibly.
Show clear progression of technical skills in computer science, information technology, and digital literacy.
Use technology individually and collaboratively.
Recognize the importance of computing in their education, careers, and personal lives.
Understand how technology can showcase their ideas and creativity, using various software and hardware.
Stay aware of technological developments and understand how current technologies interconnect.