Our computing scheme (‘Teach Computing’) aims to instil a sense of enjoyment around using technology and to
develop pupil’s appreciation of its capabilities and the opportunities technology offers to, create, manage, organise and collaborate. ‘Tinkering’ with software and programs forms a part of the ethos of the scheme as we want to develop pupil’s confidence when encountering new technology, which is a vital skill in the ever evolving and changing landscape of technology. Through our curriculum, we intend for pupils not only to be digitally competent and have a range of transferable skills at a suitable level for the future workplace, but also to be responsible online citizens. This scheme enables pupils to meet the end of Key Stage Attainment targets outlined in the National curriculum.

To follow the National curriculum the scheme of work has been designed with three strands which run throughout.
                    Computer science
                    Information technology
                    Digital literacy

Please visit The Foundation Subject Progression Sheets which shows the skills and key knowledge that are taught within each year group and how these skills develop year on year to ensure attainment targets are securely met by the end of the key stage.

The scheme is organised into five key areas, creating a cyclical route through which pupils can develop their computing knowledge and skills by revisiting and building on previous learning.
                     Computer systems and networks
                     Programming
                     Creating media
                     Data handling
                     Online safety

The implementation of this scheme allows pupils at West Minster, the opportunity to learn and apply transferable
skills.

Units have been created to link to other subjects such as science, art and music to enable the development of
further transferable skills and genuine cross-curricular learning. Lessons incorporate a range of teaching strategies from independent tasks, paired and group work as well as unplugged and digital activities. This variety means that lessons are engaging and appeal to those with a variety of learning styles.

Adaptations can be made in the lessons to ensure they can be accessed by all pupils. The recording of these activities and lessons is evidenced through each year group’s ‘The Arts’ big book where the key learning of the session is recorded through photographs, pupil voice and examples of work.