Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School
Computing
Intent
At Our Lady and St Philomena’s Catholic Primary School, we want every child to become a confident, capable and responsible user of technology. Our curriculum develops computational thinking, creativity and problem-solving, equipping children with skills for learning and everyday life. We teach pupils to think critically about digital information, protect their privacy and treat others respectfully online.
Implementation
Computing is taught weekly through Kapow Computing, using iPads, Chromebooks and unplugged activities. Learning builds progressively across computer science, information technology and digital literacy. Children learn to create and debug programs, work with data and use technology to communicate and collaborate. Online safety is revisited regularly, including recognising risks and knowing how to seek help. In EYFS, practical, play-based experiences develop early problem-solving, communication and confidence with technology. Explicit vocabulary teaching, modelling and appropriate adaptations support all learners. Work is captured through Seesaw and Google Drive.
Impact
We aim for children to leave us able to choose and use technology purposefully, solve problems and explain their thinking. They understand how to stay safe, evaluate online content and behave responsibly in digital spaces. We evaluate progress through practical tasks, digital work and discussions, checking what pupils know, can do and explain with increasing independence.