Computing at Broad Oak Primary School
We help children use computing to think creatively and solve problems. It’s part of everyday learning and connects with subjects like maths, science, and design and technology.

Intent, Implementation and Impact of our Computing Curriculum

Intent

At Broad Oak, we recognise Computing as an essential part of the curriculum and a key skill for life in a digital world. Our intent is to provide a high quality computing education that equips pupils with the knowledge and understanding to use technology creatively, purposefully and safely. Computing is not taught in isolation but is integrated across the wider curriculum to support learning and develop transferable skills.

Through a clear focus on computational thinking and digital literacy, we aim to ensure that all pupils become confident, responsible users of technology who can participate effectively in the ever changing digital landscape.

Implementation

Computing is taught in line with the national curriculum and is structured to build progressively from Early Years to Key Stage 2.

• Early Years: Children explore technology through play, helping them develop communication, problemsolving, and understanding of the world around them.

• Key Stage 1: Pupils develop understanding of algorithms, simple programming, and the purposeful use of technology to create and store digital content. They learn to use technology safely and respectfully.

• Key Stage 2: Pupils design, write and debug programs using logical reasoning and problem-solving skills. They explore how networks and the internet work, use a range of digital tools to create content, and continue to deepen their understanding of online safety and responsible use.

Online safety is a core strand of our curriculum and is revisited regularly through discrete lessons and cross-curricular links. Teachers use a variety of tools and resources to ensure lessons are engaging, practical and age-appropriate.

Impact

By the end of their time at Broad Oak, pupils will be digitally literate and prepared for the next stage of their education and future workplace. They will have developed problem-solving and critical thinking skills, as well as an understanding of how to use technology positively, responsibly and safely.

Our aim is for pupils to see themselves as confident and responsible digital citizens. We want them to recognise both the opportunities and challenges that technology presents, and to apply their computing knowledge thoughtfully across all areas of learning.

Across both Key Stages, children use laptops, iPads, and programming devices such as Beebots, Crumble and Micro:bits, as well as cameras, to consolidate computing skills across the curriculum. These tools allow pupils to develop their understanding of control, image manipulation and desktop publishing in a range of engaging and meaningful contexts.

Miss Chambers delivers the Digital Leaders Programme, supporting pupils in developing leadership, responsibility and confidence in promoting the safe and effective use of technology across the school.