Computing

At North Borough Junior School, we understand that computing is a rapidly evolving subject and technology is constantly changing, meaning children need exposure to a wider variety of skills in several forms of technology. In addition to our classes having timetabled weekly computing lessons for the development of computing skills, teachers and children use technology across the curriculum, including in English and Maths. Through computing lessons, our children are taught to explore and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of:

• Computer science
• Information technology
• Digital literacy
• Using a variety of programmes

The importance of teaching online safety is becoming more paramount with the increase of social media and the ever-changing content online. Online safety, therefore, is taught not only discretely (e.g. PSHE lessons and assemblies) but throughout our curriculum as well.

Our aim is to create pupils that are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology to prepare them for their future.

Mr Haynes (Computing Subject Leader)

Computing Skills Progression Document