At St Augustine of Canterbury, we believe that Computing and Online Safety has a huge impact on our lives and we aim to provide our children with the skills to meet the demands, tackle the challenges and be resilient and respectful people in a world dominated by technology.
We look to build on the children’s already impressive skills with technology and develop these skills across an enriching and interactive Computing and Online Safety curriculum.
Computing and Online Safety Lead – Mr. A. Sanderson
At St Augustine of Canterbury R.C. Primary School, we aim to provide a high-quality computing curriculum that equips children with the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive in an increasingly digital world. Our curriculum is built around four golden threads: Computer Systems and Networks, Creating Media, Programming, and Data and Information, ensuring clear progression from EYFS to Year 6.
We encourage children to become creative, independent and responsible users of technology, developing their problem-solving and computational thinking skills. Online safety is central to our curriculum, ensuring pupils understand how to use technology safely and respectfully. As a Catholic school, we promote our school values, encouraging children to demonstrate kindness, respect and responsibility in the digital world.
Computing is taught through a carefully planned and progressive curriculum, which builds upon children's prior knowledge and skills from EYFS to Year 6. Our curriculum incorporates resources and learning opportunities from Teach Computing, ensuring children develop their understanding through practical activities involving programming, digital media, computer networks and data handling.
Key technical vocabulary is explicitly taught and revisited throughout lessons. Online safety is embedded across the curriculum and supported through Project Evolve and Education for a Connected World, addressing relevant issues affecting our pupils. Teachers use questioning, practical activities and knowledge capture tasks to assess understanding, identify misconceptions and support progression.
Our computing curriculum ensures that children become confident, capable and responsible users of technology. By the end of Year 6, pupils will have developed secure knowledge of computing concepts and the ability to apply their skills creatively, independently and effectively.
Children will demonstrate computational thinking, problem-solving skills and an understanding of online safety. Progress is evaluated through teacher assessment, pupil voice, practical outcomes and knowledge capture tasks, ensuring children are well prepared for the next stage of their education.