At Edale Rise, we strive to improve the life chances of every child and ensure that all children leave our school with a well-rounded set of moral values. Our computing curriculum complements this with aims to instil a sense of enjoyment and appreciation for the capabilities of and opportunities provided by technology in our ever-growing digital world. Children become responsible and respectful online citizens with an extensive set of transferable digital skills and a deep understanding of computer science and information technology whilst experimenting with creative ways to manage data, organise information, design and create multimedia outcomes and collaborate with others in a ‘Take Care’ manner.

Our scheme of work enables pupils to meet the end of Key Stage targets outlined in the National curriculum and goes above and beyond when delivered alongside our PSHE curriculum and Votes for Schools sessions. Our digital literacy offer also covers all outlined aspects of the Education for a Connected World framework (2020). Our curriculum is cumulative and spiralled, meaning that students revisit and build on skills and knowledge as they advance through the key stages of our school.

Amongst other things, the computing curriculum will ensure that all children;

• use reasoning to explain how simple algorithms work;
• design, write and debug programs;
• use technology to create, organise, store and edit information;
• recognise uses of technology inside and outside of the school setting;
• understand computer networks including the internet and use search engines effectively and responsibly;
• record, capture and edit content on a variety of platforms;
• use technology safely and respectfully.