Computing

Key Stage 1 National Curriculum Expectations

 Pupils should be taught to:

•            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 National Curriculum Expectations

 Pupils should be taught to:

•            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.