Subject Information: Computing

Our Computing curriculum equips our pupils with computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. The curriculum allows pupils to recognise the significance of digital technology in their everyday lives. Our curriculum is led by the key concepts of programming, creating media, computer skills and understanding computer networks, providing opportunities to build a shared and consistent understanding. As the curriculum is a spiral, this ensures themes are revisited regularly as pupils move through the school.

There is an emphasis on promoting curiosity about digital technology and encouraging our pupils to ask questions about the digital systems around them. Technology used in the real world is explored including how to use it in a safe and responsible way. All children are exposed to high quality computing teaching and a range of learning experiences. We aspire for our children to leave our school being digitally literate and able to function in the wider world of education and careers, with future success giving them opportunities in life.

Policies

• Computing Policy

Curriculum Documents

• Curriculum Overview
• E-safety
• Progression Map
• Vocabulary Progression Map
• Year 1 Medium Term Plan
• Year 2 Medium Term Plan
• Year 3 Medium Term Plan
• Year 4 Medium Term Plan
• Year 5 Medium Term Plan
• Year 6 Medium Term Plan

Useful Websites

Mellor Computing on Twitter 22-23

Year 3 have been learning about sequencing in Computing. Children used @scratch to programme their character and practised using different start blocks! #computing #scratchjunior 🐈👩🏽‍💻👨🏽‍💻 pic.twitter.com/KLmnIEAh5f

— Mellor Community Primary School (@mellorschool) May 24, 2023

Mellor Digital Leaders successfully presented #SaferInternetDay assemblies to all pupils.
We learnt about how useful the internet can be and also what to do when things go wrong & who to speak to, the key message was; Want to talk about it? 🗣️🌐😊💻 @UK_SIC @LGfLDigiSafe pic.twitter.com/JkK3Bs7Iq0

— Mellor Community Primary School (@mellorschool) February 7, 2023

This #SaferInternetDay2023 5AR discussed the importance of talking about online issues with a trusted adult. Our digital leaders helped us to rank various online issues to understand when to ask for help. 💻 #talkaboutit @UK_SIC pic.twitter.com/ohSHr64i3S

— Mellor Community Primary School (@mellorschool) February 9, 2023

Year 4 looked at issues regarding E-safety for Safer Internet Day. They carried out a 'Where On The Line?' activity, where they ranked the issues from lowest to highest based on different topics. #SaferInternetDay #Esafety #OnlineSafety pic.twitter.com/Q5rSRb7AwL

— Mellor Community Primary School (@mellorschool) February 11, 2023

In year 2, we have been using Bee-Bots to help us understand more about creating an algorithm. Over the next few weeks we will creating our own computer games in computing lessons #beebots #computing #switchedon pic.twitter.com/NIzSbqUvQx

— Mellor Community Primary School (@mellorschool) November 4, 2022

In year 2, we are looking at photography in ICT and how to take a good portrait #portriat #portraitphotography #PhotographyIsArt pic.twitter.com/PxV03pCYUC

— Mellor Community Primary School (@mellorschool) September 22, 2022

Mellor Computing on Twitter 21-22

Year 2 have been looking at what makes a good photo. They have been looking at their favourite food and seeing which food looks more appealing to them and why! #SwitchedOnComputing #Photography 📷 💻 pic.twitter.com/0juYkYRNTj

— Mellor Community Primary School (@mellorschool) March 31, 2022

In Computing, Year 4 have been creating videos explaining how to perform various sporting skills. We have shot our initial footage and will now edit our films, adding music and captions! #Computing pic.twitter.com/vgVowOuQVW

— Mellor Community Primary School (@mellorschool) March 8, 2022

In Year 2’s Computing lesson, children recorded their own audiobooks using iPads. They practised speaking clearly and using expression. 📚 #SwitchedonComputing #WeAreStorytellers @SwitchedOnComp pic.twitter.com/EjKNNwAgX3

— Mellor Community Primary School (@mellorschool) February 9, 202

Year 2 have been learning about staying safe online and making good choices when using online services. They read two educational stories about being kind online and looked at whether the Internet is always a reliable source of information. @UK_SIC #SaferInternetDay pic.twitter.com/HH0YPauWXQ

— Mellor Community Primary School (@mellorschool) February 8, 2022