• design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including~controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them~into smaller parts
• use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with variables and~various forms of input and output
• use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect~and correct errors in algorithms and programs
• understand computer networks including the internet; how they can provide~multiple services, such as the world-wide web; and the opportunities they offer for~communication and collaboration
• use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and~ranked, and be discerning in evaluating digital content
• select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a~range of digital devices to design and create a range of programs, systems and content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing,~evaluating and presenting data and information.
• use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.

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• To be aware that all activities leave a digital footprint and how they impact their future lives.
• To manipulate any device effectively typing, stylus, touch-screen etc.
• To know and use technology so that it is fit for purpose.
• To keep themselves and personal information safe and to be confident what to do when they don't feel safe.
• To record and present work appropriately using technology.
• To use computing including coding to solve problems.
• To be able to use technology to find out information and critically analyse if it is trustworthy.

Following a scheme with objectives in line with the National Curriculum, children will access high quality teaching during computing lessons weekly and will be exposed to lessons that both promote and progress their fundamental skills, which can be applied across the school curriculum. Learners will have access to the appropriate hardware and software to develop knowledge and skills of digital systems and their applications. Teaching and learning should facilitate progression across all key stages within the strands of digital literacy, information technology and computer science. Teachers support learning by ensuring the delivery of the subject is accessible to learners of all abilities by making carefully planned adaptations and opportunities for talk. As well as opportunities underpinned in the scheme of work, children will have opportunities to develop their skills as a secondary objective when using technology in foundation subjects and home learning, thus ensuring metacognition strategies are addressed in school and at home.  

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Year 1 Computing Teaching Sequence

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Children will value the curriculum we deliver and approach lessons enthusiastically as they will enjoy the opportunity to work with technology. Pupils will become competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology. Learners’ progress in Computing and the success of the curriculum itself will be assessed via the analysis of progress data, pupil voice, observations and staff audits. This analysis will then inform future adaptations to the scheme.

To demonstrate that we have accomplished our aims, learners at St Hilda’s will be able to

• Evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies.
• Analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs to solve such problems.
• Understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation.

All the above points will support children in their transition to secondary school and aid them in their preparation for life in the modern world.