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		SAFER INTERNET DAY - Assembly and activities		Creating Media Digital Painting Digital writing Generative AI Online Safety	Programming Moving a Robot
Year 2	Information Technology Around Us	Creating Media Digital Photography Generative AI Online Safety		SAFER INTERNET DAY - Assembly and activities		Programming Robot Algorithms	Data and Information Pictograms
Year 3	Connecting Computers	Programming Events & Actions in Programs		SAFER INTERNET DAY - Assembly and activities Data and Information Branching Databases	Creating Media Stop-frame Animation Desktop Publishing Generative AI Online Safety
Year 4	The Internet	Creating Media Photo Editing Generative AI Online Safety		SAFER INTERNET DAY - Assembly and activities Programming Repetition in Shapes		Data and Information Data Logging
Year 5	Systems and Searching		Programming Selection in Quizzes	SAFER INTERNET DAY - Assembly and activities	Data and Information Flat-File Databases *AI Machine Learning	Creating Media Webpage Creation Generative AI Online Safety
Year 6	Communication and Collaboration	Data and Information Introduction to Spreadsheets *AI Machine Learning	Creating Media 3D modelling Generative AI Online Safety	SAFER INTERNET DAY - Assembly and activities		Programming Variables in Games