We believe in providing a high-quality computing education following Purple Mash online scheme, which teaches our pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computing has deep links with mathematics, science, and design and technology.

The core of our computing curriculum is computer science, in which our pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work, and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. Building on this knowledge and understanding, our pupils are equipped to use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content. Computing also ensures that our pupils become digitally literate (able to use, and express themselves and develop their ideas through, information and communication technology) at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active participants in a digital world.

The INTENT of computing at Holy Trinity is to:

• To provide an exciting, knowledge and vocabulary rich, relevant and challenging Computing curriculum for all pupils following Purple Mash scheme of work.
• Enthuse and equip pupils with the capability to use technology throughout their lives.
• Instil critical thinking, technical knowledge, reflective learning and a ‘can do’ attitude for all our pupils, particularly when engaging with technology and its associated resources.
• Facilitate the safe, responsible and respectful use of technology to support teaching & learning, increase attainment and prepare children and young people for the risks and opportunities of today’s and tomorrow’s digital world, to survive and thrive online
• Teach pupils to become responsible, respectful and competent users of data, information and communication technology
• Teach pupils to understand the importance of governance and legislation regarding how information is used, stored, created, retrieved, shared and manipulated.
• Equip pupils with knowledge, strategies and skills that will enable them to reap the benefits of the online world, whilst being able to minimise risk to themselves or others.
• Use technology imaginatively and creatively to inspire and engage all pupils, as well as using it to be more efficient in the tasks associated with running an effective school.
• Provide technology solutions for forging better home/ school links.
• Utilise computational thinking beyond the computing curriculum, apply what they have learnt
• Exceed the minimum government recommended/statutory guidance for programmes of study for Computing and other related legislative guidance (online safety).

Online safety has a high profile at Holy Trinity School for all stakeholders. We ensure this profile is maintained and that pupil needs are met by the following:

• A relevant up-to-date online safety curriculum which is progressive from Early Years to the end of Year 6.
• A curriculum that is threaded throughout other curriculums and embedded in the day-to-day lives of our pupils.
• Training for staff and governors which is relevant to their needs and ultimately positively impacts on the pupils.
• Through our home/school links and communication channels, parents are kept up to date with relevant online safety matters, policies and agreements, which are updated on the school website. Including contact at school and agencies if they have concerns. Online Safety | Holy Trinity C of E Primary School
• Pupils, staff and parents have Acceptable Use Policies which are signed and copies freely available.
• Our online safety policy (part of our safeguarding policy) clearly states how monitoring of online safety is undertaken and any incidents/infringements to it are dealt with.
• Filtering and monitoring systems for all our online access.

At Holy Trinity we have chosen the Purple Mash Computing Scheme of Work from Reception to Year 6 Link to Purple Mash. The scheme of work supports our teachers in delivering fun and engaging lessons which help to raise standards and allow all pupils to achieve to their full potential. We are confident that the scheme of work more than adequately meets the national vision for Computing. It provides immense flexibility, strong cross-curricular links and integrates perfectly with our school assessment tool. Furthermore, it gives excellent supporting material for less confident teachers.

EYFS

• Children should be taught to recognise that a range of technology is used in places such as homes and schools. They select and use technology for particular purposes.

Key Stage One

Pupils should be taught to:

• Use technical knowledge and vocabulary to explain their learning.
• understand what algorithms are; how they are implemented as programs on digital devices; and that programs execute by following precise and unambiguous instructions
• create and debug simple programs
• use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs
• use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content
• recognise common uses of information technology beyond school
• use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies.

Key Stage 2

Pupils should be taught to:

• use technical knowledge and vocabulary to describe their learning.
• 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.