At Kingsway Junior School, our computing curriculum is carefully designed to equip every child with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive in an increasingly digital world. It is firmly rooted in the National Curriculum and informed by the latest developments in computing education. We use Purple Mash as our primary planning resource alongside Google Classroom to support teaching, learning and communication. Together, these platforms provide a well-sequenced, progressive programme of learning that enables pupils to build secure understanding throughout Key Stage 2. Both platforms are accessible in school and at home, allowing children to revisit, consolidate and extend their learning beyond the classroom while developing confidence in using a range of digital tools.

Our curriculum is ambitious, inclusive and accessible for all learners. It develops the three interconnected strands of computing identified within the National Curriculum: computer science, information technology and digital literacy. Knowledge and skills are carefully sequenced so that pupils build on prior learning, revisit key concepts and make meaningful connections between units. This cumulative approach supports both declarative knowledge (what pupils know) and procedural knowledge (what pupils can do), enabling learning to be retained and applied with increasing confidence.

Through engaging, practical and purposeful learning experiences, pupils develop computational thinking alongside creativity, resilience and problem-solving skills. They learn to design, write, test and debug algorithms and programs; collect and analyse data; create digital media; use spreadsheets; understand computer networks; and communicate effectively using technology. Pupils also use Google Classroom to access resources, complete assignments, collaborate with teachers and submit work, helping them to develop the digital organisation and communication skills needed for future learning. Opportunities to evaluate, refine and improve their work encourage pupils to think critically and apply their computing skills across the wider curriculum.

Online safety is a fundamental aspect of our computing curriculum and our wider safeguarding culture. Rather than being taught as a discrete unit, it is embedded progressively throughout every year group and reinforced across all areas of school life. Pupils learn to use technology safely, responsibly, respectfully and securely by recognising online risks, protecting their personal information, evaluating digital content critically, developing positive online relationships and understanding where to seek support if they have concerns. This approach reflects current Department for Education guidance and ensures that children develop as responsible, informed and confident digital citizens.

By the time pupils leave Kingsway Junior School, they have developed a secure understanding of how digital systems work and the ability to use technology purposefully, creatively and safely. They leave with a rich computing vocabulary, strong practical skills and the confidence to solve problems independently, preparing them well for the next stage of their education and for life in an ever-evolving digital society.