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.