At Stokes Wood Primary School, our computing curriculum inspires curiosity, confidence, and ambition, preparing children for the ever-changing digital world. Guided by our mission statement, “Are Stokes Wood Pupils prepared for the digital world?”, lessons focus on the three key strands of Computer Science, Information Technology, and Digital Literacy. Children develop procedural and declarative knowledge and apply it safely and responsibly, with online safety embedded throughout lessons and the curriculum. 

Our computing curriculum reflects our C.A.R.E values. Pupils show Compassion by using technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private, and seeking support when needed. They demonstrate Aspiration by applying computing knowledge in school, at home, and in the wider community. Resilience is fostered through engagement with new and complex concepts and the development of problem-solving skills. Pupils strive for Excellence by having high expectations, asking questions, debugging challenges, and retaining key knowledge. Through this approach, all children grow as confident, capable, and responsible users of technology. 

At Stokes Wood Primary School, computing is taught discretely, with knowledge at the core of every lesson. To achieve this, we have the following measures in place: 

• Progression Maps: Long-term, medium-term, and progression plans ensure the three computing strands are introduced, revisited, and built upon incrementally across all year groups. 

• Linked Learning: Lessons build on prior knowledge, e.g., KS2 programming lessons reference KS1 algorithms. 

• Dedicated Time: Computing is taught weekly in one-hour sessions by the class teacher. 

• Cross-Curricular Links: Where appropriate, computing is connected to other curriculum areas to embed knowledge and skills. 

• Real-World Connections: Each year group studies a notable computing figure and explores links to local, national, and global computing contexts. 

• Procedural Knowledge Focus: Units emphasize procedural knowledge across the three strands, showing clear progression throughout the school. 

• Teacher Development and CPD: Staff have access to high-quality training and resources to deliver the curriculum effectively. 

• Assessment: Pupils complete knowledge checks at the end of each unit, typically via Google Forms, enabling teachers to monitor retention and progress, with whole-school data overseen by the subject lead. 

At Stokes Wood Primary School, our intentionally designed and implemented computing curriculum, driven by our C.A.R.E values, ensures that every pupil will leave Stokes Wood prepared for the ever-changing digital world. Assessment will inform us of the positive impact of the computing curriculum and will ensure knowledge of our children's progress during their time at Stokes Wood.  

When children leave Stokes Wood, they will have a deep understanding of the National Curriculum for Computing and be able to explain and apply their knowledge about the three curriculum strands: Digital Literacy, Computer Science and Information Technology. 

Furthermore, pupils will be confident, curious, and ambitious users of technology not only equipped with essential procedural knowledge, but with critical thinking, problem–solving and adaptive mindsets required to thrive in the digital world.