Computing
Computing Coordinator: Mr Kinnair
“Those who can imagine anything, can create the impossible.” - Alan Turing
The Strands of the Computing National Curriculum
The national curriculum for computing aims to ensure that all pupils:
Can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation.
Can analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems.
Can evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems.
Are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology.
Our Vision for Computing at Eaves
At Eaves, our vision is for every child to become a confident, creative, knowledgeable and responsible digital citizen. Technology is an increasingly important part of children’s lives, so our Computing curriculum is designed not only to teach children how to use technology, but also to help them understand how it works, how to use it purposefully and how to navigate the digital world safely and critically.
Computing the Eaves Way
We use iLearn2 as our core Computing scheme, providing a clear and progressive journey from the early foundations of digital learning through to increasingly sophisticated skills in KS2. Children progressively develop knowledge across the three interconnected areas of Computer Science, Information Technology and Digital Literacy, building on previous learning as they move through school. iLearn2 provides progression across Years 1–6 and is aligned with the National Curriculum, while giving children opportunities to create, program, problem-solve and work independently with a range of digital tools.
Our curriculum goes beyond learning how to operate devices. Children learn about algorithms, programming and debugging; digital content creation; data and information; networks and the internet; communication and collaboration; and the effective use of different software and technologies. As they progress, children are increasingly expected to select the right digital tools for a purpose, solve problems, explain their choices and apply their computing knowledge independently. This reflects the National Curriculum ambition for children to become responsible, competent, confident and creative users of technology.
Safe, Responsible and Critical Digital Citizens
Online safety is woven throughout our Computing curriculum. Children progressively learn how to protect personal information, recognise safe and unsafe online behaviour, communicate respectfully, evaluate digital information and know what to do and who to speak to when something online concerns them. This complements our wider safeguarding and Personal Development work and reflects the statutory expectations of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.
As technology changes, our curriculum changes with it. This includes developing children's age-appropriate understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Children need to understand that AI can be a useful tool, but that its output is not automatically true, unbiased or appropriate. We want pupils to develop the critical thinking needed to question where information has come from, recognise misinformation and AI-generated content, understand the importance of privacy and personal data, and recognise that technology should support rather than replace their own thinking and creativity.
Oracy Through Computing
Oracy plays an important role in Computing at Eaves. Children are encouraged to talk like computer scientists: explaining algorithms, predicting outcomes, identifying problems and clearly articulating how they can debug and improve their work. Through purposeful discussion and collaboration, children develop and use accurate computing and digital vocabulary, share ideas and justify the choices they make.
As children explore online safety, digital information and emerging technologies such as AI, oracy also helps them to question what they see, discuss different perspectives and think critically about the digital world. In this way, Computing develops confident communicators, collaborative problem-solvers and responsible digital citizens.
Ultimately, we want Eaves children to leave Year 6 able to create rather than simply consume technology. They should be able to program, problem-solve, communicate, create digital content and make informed choices about the technologies they encounter. Most importantly, they should have the knowledge and confidence to approach both established and emerging technologies with curiosity, creativity, critical thinking and responsibility – preparing them for a digital world that will continue to evolve throughout their lives.
Explore. Create. Code. Question. Connect. Stay Safe – Computing The Eaves Way.
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