Computing
Computing curriculum vision
The St Egwin’s Computing curriculum is focused on equipping pupils for the ever changing world of technology that we live in. We help pupils to use technology safely and responsibly so that we can all flourish together and ensure that we live together gratefully with joy. In a digital world, spreading the key Christian messages of compassion and tolerance are key threads that run through our curriculum.
Spirituality by its definition will be found in many ways and forms. Below are just some typical examples of where it may be found in our Computing curriculum:
- The wonder of worldwide instant communication.
- The speed of the growth of knowledge.
- The accessibility of knowledge and contact with other people worldwide.
Our curriculum follows the National Centre of Computing Education scheme which covers the three aspects of computing: Computer Science, IT, and online safety. Our curriculum inspires a love for the wonders and importance of the subject and aims to ensure that pupils are well prepared for not only the next stage of their education but to have knowledge that will be helpful for life beyond their compulsory education.
As a result of our curriculum, pupils will be inspired to:
- develop a wide range of fundamental skills, knowledge and understanding that will ensure that they are computer literate and equipped with the necessary skills for their lives in the 21st Century.
- appreciate the importance of computer technology in the modern world, its significance, power, and influence.
- learn the art form of ‘Computational Thinking’ in order to provide them with the essential knowledge that will enable them to participate effectively and safely in the digital world beyond our gates and prepare them for an ever changing digital environment in the 21st Century.
- become more confident in their abilities in Computing.
- become more independent and develop key life skills such as problem-solving, logical thinking and self-evaluation which will enable them to effectively conduct their future lives as workers, consumers, and members of an increasingly digitised future.
Year 6 | Year 7 | Year 8 |
1. Creating media – a webpage. | 1. Clear messaging in a digital world. | 1. Developing for the Web |
2. Computing systems and networks – Communication & collaboration. | 2. Networks from semaphores to the Internet. | 2. Representations – from clay to silicon |
3. Creating media – 3D Modelling | 3. Using media – gaining support for a cause. | 3. Vector Graphics |
4. Data and information – spreadsheets. | 4. Modelling data – spreadsheets. | 4. Layers of Computing Systems |
5. Programming – Variables in games. | 5. Programming essentials in Scratch | 5. Mobile App Development |
6. Programming – Sensing | 6. Introduction to Python Programming. |
Year 6 modules of study
Year 7 modules of study
Year 8 modules of study
St Egwin’s CE Middle school celebrates receiving Computing Quality Mark
St Egwin’s CE Middle school has been recognised for delivering high-quality computing education to young people, developing their digital skills and preparing them for the future.
The school has achieved the national Computing Quality Mark after evaluating its computing education and demonstrating high-quality provision. The Computing Quality Mark is awarded by the National Centre for Computing Education and recognises excellence of computing education offered by a school as part of their curriculum development through the Computing Quality Framework (CQF).
The school completed all seven aspects of the CQF in order to receive the Computing Quality Mark, which recognises achievement in:
- Leadership and vision
- Curriculum
- Teaching, learning and assessment
- Workforce development
- Addressing the needs of each pupil
- Enrichment, destinations and careers
- Impact and outcomes
The National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE) is funded by the Department for Education and supporting partners, to improve the provision of computing education in England.
Since the NCCE’s establishment in 2018, it has engaged with 60,000 teachers from more than 20,000 schools in England, created the Teach Computing Curriculum which has seen over one million downloads of lessons, engaged over 1,600 schools with the Computing Quality Framework and supported 54% of students studying AS and A level computer science through the Isaac Computer Science platform.
Claire Garside, senior lead facilitator at the NCCE, said:
