Computing 2023 - 2024
‘We need technology in every classroom and in every student and teacher’s hand, because it is the pen and paper of our time, and it is the lens through which we experience much of our world’ – David Warlick
At Boundary, we believe that computing is a subject that not only stands alone but is also an integral part of all learning. Computing is taught explicitly across 3 half terms in each year group, within these lessons transferable skills are taught and used. Boundary provide a high-quality computing education which equips children to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Our computing curriculum is split into 4 key concepts; Computing Systems and Networks, Programming, Creating Media and Data and Information. Pupils also learn about and discuss online safety issues, and join in with Safer Internet Day in the spring term.
In school we have a range of ICT equipment to support and enhance our learning such as Chromebooks, iPads and BeeBots.
To view our Online Safety and Data Policy and ICT Code of Conduct Policies, please click here.
For a detailed understanding of the Intent, Implementation and Impact of the teaching of Computing at Boundary, please read the document below.
National Centre for Computing Education Quality Mark
We are proud to have been awarded the National Centre for Computing Education Quality Mark.
The Computing Quality Mark is awarded by the National Centre for Computing Education and recognises excellence of computing education offered by a school as part of their curriculum development through the Computing Quality Framework
(CQF).
The Computing Quality Mark recognises achievement in:
Leadership and Vision
Curriculum and Qualifications
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Staff Development
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and SEND
Careers Education
Impact on Outcomes
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Claire Garside, senior lead facilitator at the NCCE, said:
“Congratulations to Boundary Primary School, on becoming an NCCE ‘Computing Quality Mark’ school! They’re among the schools leading the way to deliver high standards in computing education. The Computing Quality Mark recognises the quality of their provision to ensure all students receive the computing skills and knowledge so valuable for today and in their future careers.”
Computing Curriculum At a Glance
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | ||
| Year 1 |
Computing Systems and Networks Technology Around Us |
Data and Information Grouping Data |
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Online Safety
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Creating Media Digital Painting Digital writing |
Programming Moving a Robot |
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| Year 2 |
Computing Systems and Networks Information Technology Around Us |
Creating Media Digital Photography Digital Music |
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Online Safety
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Programming Robot Algorithms Programming Quizzes |
Data and Information Pictograms |
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| Year 3 |
Computing Systems and Networks Connecting Computers |
Programming Events & Actions in Programs |
Online Safety
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Creating Media Stop-frame Animation Desktop Publishing |
Data and Information Branching Databases |
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| Year 4 |
Computing Systems and Networks The Internet |
Creating Media Photo Editing |
Online Safety |
Data and Information Data Logging |
Programming Repetition in Shapes |
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| Year 5 |
Computing Systems and Networks Systems and Searching |
Programming Selection in Quizzes |
Online Safety |
Data and Information Flat-File Databases |
Creating Media Webpage Creation |
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| Year 6 |
Computing Systems and Networks Communication and Collaboration |
Data and Information Introduction to Spreadsheets |
Online Safety |
Creating Media 3D modelling |
Programming Variables in Games |
Useful Links
Key Stage 1 Computing - BBC Bitesize
