Computing
Subject Rationale
At Stanbury Village School, our Computing curriculum is designed to equip pupils with the foundational knowledge, skills, and understanding they need to navigate an increasingly digital world. Through engaging and relevant lessons, we aim to foster curiosity, creativity, and resilience, enabling children to become confident, responsible, and digitally literate citizens.
Our curriculum follows the Teach Computing scheme developed by the National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE) and is fully aligned with the National Curriculum for Computing. It ensures comprehensive coverage of the three key strands of computing: Computer Science, Information Technology, and Digital Literacy. By integrating knowledge of how digital systems work with practical programming and online safety, pupils develop a deep and lasting understanding of computing concepts.
Structured as a spiral curriculum, the Teach Computing scheme is designed to revisit key concepts regularly, with increasing complexity, allowing pupils to build on prior knowledge and make meaningful connections. This approach supports progression across year groups and ensures that learning is consolidated and retained over time.
The curriculum supports creativity and independent problem-solving, encouraging pupils to design, create, debug, and evaluate digital content and programs. Pupils are given opportunities to collaborate and think computationally—breaking down problems, spotting patterns, and developing logical reasoning skills that extend far beyond computing.
Recognising that confidence in teaching computing can vary among staff, the Teach Computing scheme offers a wide range of high-quality resources, including step-by-step lesson plans, teacher CPD videos, scaffolded activities, and assessment opportunities. These ensure that all teachers can deliver computing lessons with confidence, regardless of their prior experience.
Ultimately, our aim is to ensure that all pupils leave Stanbury Village School with the knowledge and skills to safely, creatively, and critically engage with technology, prepared for the digital challenges and opportunities of the future.
