Computing 2025 - 2026

‘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


 

 

 

Computing Systems and Networks

AUTUMN 1

AUTUMN 2

SPRING 1

SPRING 2

SUMMER 1

SUMMER 2

Year 1

Technology Around Us

Data and Information

Grouping Data

 

Online Safety Focus

 

Creating Media

Digital Painting

Digital writing

*Generative AI

Programming

Moving a Robot

 

Year 2

Information Technology Around Us

Creating Media

Digital Photography

*Generative AI

 

Online Safety Focus



Programming

Robot Algorithms

 

Data and Information

Pictograms

Year 3

Connecting Computers

Programming

Events & Actions in Programs

 

Online Safety Focus

Data and Information

Branching Databases

Creating Media

Stop-frame Animation

Desktop Publishing

*Generative AI

 

 

Year 4

The Internet

Creating Media

Photo Editing

 

*Generative AI

 

Programming

Repetition in Shapes

Online Safety Focus

 

Data and Information

Data Logging

 

Year 5

Systems and Searching

 

Programming

Selection in Quizzes

Online Safety Focus

Data and Information

Flat-File Databases

*AI Machine Learning

Creating Media

Webpage Creation

 

 

Year 6

Communication and Collaboration

Data and Information

Introduction to Spreadsheets

*AI Machine Learning

Creating Media

3D modelling

Online Safety Focus

 

Programming

Variables in Games

 

 


Useful Links

Key Stage 1 Computing - BBC Bitesize

Key Stage 2 Computing - BBC Bitesize

Scratch Coding

Contact Us

Boundary Primary School

Dinmore Ave, Blackpool FY3 7RW

School Office

01253 287250:
admin@boundary.blackpool.sch.uk

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