Computing
Computing
At Malorees School, we aim to provide children access to an enriching, diverse and creative curriculum that balances all the aspects of computing. Technology has revolutionised the way we live, study and work. We follow Teach Computing schemes of work to deliver the computing curriculum.
Our intent is that pupils build and extend their knowledge and understanding of computer science and are introduced to a wide range of technology. This enables them to understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation. They have opportunities to analyse problems in computational terms and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems. We also ensure that Google Workspace for Education skills are firmly established, so that children can use these platforms for collaborative and shared learning, and so that should the need arise children can access education remotely on Google Classroom.
We provide a high-quality computing education that equips pupils to become digitally literate so that they can express themselves and develop their ideas through information and computer technology, allowing them to continually practice and improve the skills they learn so that they become creative users of computing technology suitable for the future workplace.
Computing has deep links with other subject areas too, such as mathematics, science, engineering and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems. It is a subject that is ever-evolving , hence it is vital that pupils develop the skills and curiosity to become lifelong learners while taking responsibility for their own learning.
Malorees School takes Internet safety extremely seriously. Our curriculum therefore places equal emphasis on teaching online safety, in line with the expectations of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2021 (KCSIE 2021), and guidance on safeguarding and remote education during coronavirus.
We have an Online Safety Policy as well as a Remote Learning Policy that provides guidance for teachers and pupils about how to use the Internet and our online platforms safely. We not only want our pupils to be competent, confident, and creative users of technology, but also safe and responsible digital citizens who can apply the British Values of democracy, tolerance, mutual respect, rule of law and liberty.
Curriculum Overview
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Computing |
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Y1- Technology around us Computing systems, Impact of technology, Effective use of tools, Security and safety |
Y1- Digital Painting Creating media, Design and development, Effective use of tools
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Y1- Moving a robot Algorithms, Design and development, Impact of technology, Programming |
Y1 - Grouping Data Data and information |
Y1- Digital Writing Creating media, Effective use of tools, Design and development |
Y1- Programming Animations Programming, Algorithms, Design and development |
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Y2- Technology around us Computing systems, Impact of technology, Effective use of tools, Security and safety |
Y2- Digital Photography Creating media, Computing systems, Design and development, Effective use of tools |
Y2- Robot Algorithms Algorithms, Design and development, Programming |
Y2- Pictograms Data and information, Effective use of tools, Safety and security |
Y2- Making Music Creating media, Design and development, Data and information, Effective use of tools |
Y2- An Introduction to Quizzes Design and development, Programming |
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Y3- Connecting Computers Computing systems, Impact of technology, Networks |
Y3- Stop Frame Animation Creating media, Design and development, Effective use of tools |
Y3- Sequence In Music Programming, Effective use of tools, Design and development, Creating media, Algorithms |
Y3- Branching Databases Data and information, Effective use of tools, Design and development |
Y3- Desktop Publishing Creating media, Effective use of tools, Design and development, Impact of technology
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Y3- Events And Action Programming, Effective use of tools, Design and development |
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Y4- The Internet Networks, Safety and security, Creating media, Impact of technology, Safety and security |
Y4- Audio Editing Computing systems, Data and information, Creating media, Design and development, Effective use of tools |
Y4- Repetition in Shapes Algorithms, Programming, Effective use of tools, |
Y4- Data logging Data and information, Computing systems, Effective use of tools |
Y4- Photo Editing Creating media, effective use of tools, Impact of technology, Design and development, Safety and security |
Y4- Repetition In Games Design and development, Programming, Algorithms |
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Y5- Sharing Information Computing systems, Impact of technology, Networks, Design and development |
Y5- Video Editing Creating media, Design and development, Computing systems, Safety and security, Effective use of tools |
Y5- Selection In Physical Computing Computing systems, Programming, Design and development
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Y5- Flat-file Databases Data and information, Effective use of tools, Design and development |
Y5- Vector Drawing Creating media, Effective use of tools, Data and information, Design and development |
Y5- Selection In Quizzes Algorithms, Programming, Design and development |
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Y6- Communication Networks, Effective use of tools, Impact of technology, Design and development |
Y6- Web Page Creation Design and development, Creating media, Networks, Safety and security, Effective use of tools, Impact of technology |
Y6- Variables In Games Programming, Design and development |
Y6- Introduction To Spreadsheets Data and information, Effective use of tools, Programming, Creating media |
Y6- 3D Modelling Creating media, Effective use of tools, Design and development |
Y6- Sensing Computing systems, Programming, Design and development |
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