Statement of Intent

At Finchale Primary School, we aim equip children to develop and use computational thinking and creativity that will enable them to become active participants in the digital world. These skills support our children to problem-solve, investigate, and express themselves in a variety of ways, using a variety of forms. Online safety is embedded throughout the Computing curriculum and supports and consolidates the strong presence of Online safety within our RSHE curriculum. Whilst ensuring they understand the advantages and disadvantages associated with online experiences, we want children to develop as respectful, responsible, and confident users of technology, so they develop a safe and healthy relationship with technology. It is now more important than ever that children can use technology positively, responsibly, and safely, and that they see good models of this.

Our curriculum prepares children for participation in a rapidly changing world where work and leisure activities are increasingly transformed by technology. By the time they leave Finchale Primary School, children will have gained key knowledge and skills in the three main strands of the National Curriculum for Computing (2014): computer science, information technology and digital literacy. Our aim is to provide a computing curriculum that is designed to balance acquiring a broad and deep knowledge alongside opportunities to apply skills in various digital contexts. Beyond teaching Computing discreetly, we will give pupils the opportunity to apply and develop what they have learnt across wider learning in the curriculum.