Computing

Subject Co-ordinator: Mr Cooper

What is Computing?

A high-quality computing education equips pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computing has deep links with mathematics, science and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems. The core of computing is computer science, in which pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. Building on this knowledge and understanding, pupils are equipped to use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content. Computing also ensures that pupils become digitally literate - able to use, and express themselves and develop their ideas through, information and communication technology - at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active participants in a digital world.

How do we teach computing?

At our school, we are committed to providing high quality Computing lessons for all children through the use of the Purple Mash online platform and Computing curriculum. Purple Mash is an online resource base that provides digital tools across a range of subjects, and a a suite of programs to provide a progressive computing-specific education. All classes have a discrete one-hour Computing lesson per week. Alongside these lessons, children will also get opportunities to develop their digital literacy through cross-curricular digital opportunities.

Long Term Plan for Computing

Computing Progression Map

E-Safety/Online Safety

E-safety is a critical part of our Computing curriculum, for more information about how you can support your child to remain safe online, please see our dedicated page on this subject: 

E-Safety - Yew Tree Primary School

Further information

For more information about Purple Mash and the computing scheme, please contact your child’s class teacher.