Computing KS1 and KS2

All teaching is based on the KAPOW scheme ensuring there is clear progression inline with the 2014 National Curriculum.

Key stage 1

 Pupils will be taught to:

· Understand what algorithms are, and how they are implemented.

· Create and debug simple programs.

· Predict the behaviour of simple programs.

· Create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content.

· Recognise common uses of ICT beyond school.

· Use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private, and to identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns online.

Key stage 2

 Pupils will be taught to:

· Design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems, and solving problems.

· Use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs.

· Work with variables and various forms of input and output.

· Explain how some simple algorithms work, and how they can detect and correct errors.

· Understand computer networks, how they can provide multiple services, and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration.

· Use search technologies, understand how results are selected and ranked, and be able to critically evaluate digital content.

· Select, use and combine a variety of software on a range of devices to design and create programs, systems and content that accomplish specific goals.

· Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly, recognise acceptable behaviour and identify a range of ways to report online concerns.