Computing

“We must prepare students for a future we can neither describe nor predict.” - David Warlick

Vision

At St. John’s our vision is to ensure pupils are taught the knowledge and skills to use technology responsibly, positively and safely. We believe that computing is an integral part of preparing our pupils to live in a world where technology is continuously evolving. Through teaching computational thinking, pupils gain the confidence and ability they need to enable them to fully grasp the relevance of emerging technologies and their potential, thus preparing pupils for the future, both at secondary school and beyond.

Our computing curriculum ensures that pupils become digitally literate, demonstrating the ability to use and express themselves and develop their ideas through information and communication technology. We encourage staff to try and embed computing across the whole curriculum to make learning creative and accessible. We want our pupils to be fluent with a range of tools to best express their understanding, developing the independence and confidence to choose the best tool to fulfil the task.

Inclusion and SEND: Our curriculum is fully inclusive. Teachers make reasonable adjustments so that pupils with SEND can access and achieve in lessons. Strategies may include scaffolded tasks, pre‑teaching of vocabulary, adapted resources, visual supports, assistive technology and targeted adult support, in line with our SEND Policy and pupils’ support plans.

Finding out more: Parents/carers can request further information about our curriculum by contacting the subject leader via the school office. Long‑term plans and progression documents are available to view on this page.

Our curriculum follows the National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2 and is sequenced to build knowledge and skills over time.