Computing

At St Adrian’s our pupils will:

• learn about the science and foundations of computing to develop understanding
• develop skills to produce purposeful and creative content for a range of applications, and know that there are many careers they can aspire to by acquiring these skills
• be competent, respectful, responsible and safe users of technology, discerning of its content, so that they have the opportunity to participate positively in a global community.   

Our aim is to deliver fun and engaging computing lessons within a meaningful context that develop creativity, resilience and problem-solving/critical thinking skills. We look to embed knowledge and use of technology across the curriculum where it can enhance the learning experience, or be used to ensure learning opportunities are made accessible to every child.

Key documents

Progression in computing skills at St Adrian’s

National curriculum for Computing

Topics at a glance

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
YEAR 1	WE ARE INTERNET USERS Using the Internet safely, responsibly & respectfully	WE ARE EDITORS Typing and changing text	WE ARE PRESENTERS Filming the steps of a recipe
YEAR 1	WE ARE CODERS Using a programmable toy	WE ARE ARTISTS Creating digital art	WE ARE PHOTOGRAPHERS Creating a digital self-portrait
YEAR 2	WE ARE INTERNET USERS Using the Internet safely, responsibly & respectfully	WE ARE COLLECTORS Collecting and presenting data	WE ARE CODERS Creating on-screen programs 2
YEAR 2	WE ARE CODERS Creating on-screen programs 1	WE ARE RESEARCHERS Researching and presenting a topic	WE ARE ANIMATORS Making an animation
YEAR 3	WE ARE INTERNET USERS Using the Internet safely, responsibly & respectfully	WE ARE OPINION POLLSTERS Collecting and analysing data	WE ARE CODERS Finding and correcting bugs in programs
YEAR 3	WE ARE CODERS Programming an animation	WE ARE TECHNICIANS Exploring computer networks	WE ARE DIRECTORS Videoing performance
YEAR 4	WE ARE INTERNET USERS Using the Internet safely, responsibly & respectfully	WE ARE MUSICIANS Creating digital music	WE ARE PRODUCT DESIGNERS Prototyping an interactive toy
YEAR 4	WE ARE CODERS Making an adventure game	WE ARE HTML EDITORS Making web content with HTML	WE ARE METEOROLOGISTS Researching & presenting the weather
YEAR 5	WE ARE INTERNET USERS Using the Internet safely, responsibly & respectfully	WE ARE BLOGGERS Sharing thoughts and opinions online	WE ARE CRYPTOGRAPHERS Cracking codes
YEAR 5	WE ARE CODERS Developing an educational game	WE ARE QUIZMASTERS Creating and analysing data	WE ARE ENTREPRENEURS Launching a digital gallery
YEAR 6	WE ARE INTERNET USERS Using the Internet safely, responsibly & respectfully	WE ARE CODERS Generating geometric art	WE ARE PUBLISHERS Creating a digital yearbook
YEAR 6	WE ARE WEB DEVELOPERS Creating a website	WE ARE ANALYSTS Developing artificial intelligence	WE ARE DETECTIVES Analysing our digital footprint