COMPUTING AT BRACKENBURY
Intent
At Brackenbury Primary School, our Computing curriculum is designed to equip pupils with the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to thrive in an increasingly digital world. From Year 1 onwards, children begin a progressive Computing journey, developing secure foundations in Computer Science, Information Technology and Digital Literacy.
We aim for all pupils to become confident, creative and responsible users of technology, with a strong understanding of how digital systems work and how to use them safely.
Implementation
We deliver the Computing National Curriculum through the National Centre for Computing Education scheme of work. This ensures a structured and progressive curriculum that builds knowledge and skills over time.
The curriculum is organised into five key strands:
- Computing systems and networks
- Programming
- Creating media
- Data handling
- Online safety
Children engage in practical, hands-on learning experiences that develop computational thinking and problem-solving skills. Units are sequenced to support progression across year groups, allowing pupils to revisit and deepen key concepts. Online safety is reinforced throughout Computing and wider curriculum learning to ensure pupils develop the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the digital world responsibly.
Impact
By the end of Key Stage 2, pupils are confident and capable users of technology who can apply their Computing knowledge across a range of contexts. They are able to explain and apply key concepts in Computer Science, use a range of digital tools effectively, and approach programming tasks with increasing independence and resilience.
Pupils understand how to stay safe online and demonstrate responsible digital behaviour. Evidence of learning demonstrates clear progression in skills, knowledge and understanding from Year 1 to Year 6, with pupils well-prepared for the next stage of their education.
To view our Computing policy and NCCE curriculum map, please follow the links below:
Online Safety
At Brackenbury Primary School, Online Safety is taught as a dedicated PSHE unit each half term, beginning in the Early Years and continuing through to Year 6. We follow Common Sense Media’s scheme of learning, which is aligned to the UK Safer Internet Centre’s Education for a Connected World framework.
Online Safety is carefully sequenced to ensure progression across year groups, enabling pupils to build age-appropriate knowledge, skills and understanding of how to stay safe, healthy and responsible online.
Online Safety is embedded within our wider PSHE curriculum, ensuring children develop the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. As our PSHE curriculum prepares pupils to become informed and active citizens, our Online Safety provision equips them to think critically, manage risk, and take responsibility for their digital behaviour.
Pupils are taught to recognise online risks, make safe choices, and seek help appropriately when needed.