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.

To visit the Online Safety area of our school website, 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

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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

 

Online Safety

 

 

Creating Media

Digital Painting

Digital writing

Programming

Moving a Robot

Year 2

Computing Systems and Networks

Information Technology Around Us

Creating Media

Digital Photography

Digital Music

 

Online Safety

 



Programming

 Robot Algorithms

Programming Quizzes

Data and Information

Pictograms

Year 3

Computing Systems and Networks

Connecting Computers

Programming

Events & Actions in Programs

 

Online Safety

 

 

Creating Media

Stop-frame Animation

Desktop Publishing

Data and Information

Branching Databases

Year 4

Computing Systems and Networks

The Internet

 

Creating Media

Photo Editing

Online Safety

 

Data and Information

Data Logging

Programming

Repetition in Shapes

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

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

Key Stage 2 Computing - BBC Bitesize

Scratch Coding

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