Our Computing Curriculum
At Great Steeping Primary School, we follow Kapow's computing curriculum.
Kapow Primary’s Computing scheme of work aims to inspire pupils to become curious and explorative thinkers with a diverse knowledge of the world – in other words, to think like computing experts. The intention is for pupils to develop the confidence to question and observe places, measure and record necessary data in a variety of ways and analyse and present their findings.
The scheme aims to build an awareness of how Computing shapes lives at multiple scales and over time. The hope is to encourage pupils to become resourceful, active citizens who will have the skills to contribute to and improve the world around them.
The National curriculum organises the attainment targets for Computing under three strands:
- Computer science.
- Information technology.
- Digital literacy.
Digital literacy
Recognising the opportunities and risks of the online world and develop the skills to use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly
Information technology
Using technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and present digital content across a range of contexts.
Computer science
Developing an understanding of how digital systems work and how to design, write and debug programs to control them.
Kapow Primary’s Computing curriculum has been structured to ensure these strands run through each unit. The Computing curriculum is organised into five key areas, which are revisited each year. This structure helps identify prior and future learning, allowing pupils to build on their existing knowledge.
Alongside the online safety units within the Kapow Primary computing curriculum, pupils also take part in online safety workshops delivered by the Lincolnshire Stay Safe Partnership. These sessions help to reinforce key messages around staying safe online and responsible digital behaviour.
Lesson structure
Recap and recall
Each Computing lesson begins with a short activity revisiting prior learning. This helps reinforce key knowledge, activate long-term memory and create connections between past and new learning.Recap and recall activities are varied to keep the start of the lesson engaging and fun while still supporting active recall.
Attention grabber
A short, engaging activity designed to hook pupils into the new learning in the lesson. This could be a thought-provoking question, a quick investigation or an interactive discussion to spark curiosity and enthusiasm for the topic.
Main event
The core part of the lesson, where children engage in activities that develop their understanding of the learning objective. This includes a mixture of teacher modelling, guided practice and independent or collaborative tasks tailored to support all learners.
Wrapping up
A final reflective activity that consolidates learning. This could involve reviewing the success criteria, discussing key learning or applying knowledge in a different context to assess understanding and encourage deeper thinking.