Computing Intent
At Wivelsfield Primary School, our computing curriculum equips pupils with the substantive and disciplinary knowledge they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world. In line with the 2026 National Curriculum, we aim to ensure that every child can use, understand and critically evaluate technology in a safe, responsible and creative way.
We want our pupils to:
- Develop secure understanding of computer science, including algorithms, programming, systems and networks.
- Build strong digital literacy, enabling them to communicate, create and collaborate using a range of technologies.
- Understand and apply principles of data, information and AI, including how digital systems store, process and use data.
- Become computational thinkers who can break down problems, persevere, debug and reason logically.
- Recognise the opportunities available to them in the digital sector and understand how computing connects to future careers.
- Use technology confidently across the curriculum to enhance learning and access knowledge.
- Become responsible, respectful and reflective digital citizens, understanding their role in both their local and global communities.
Our intent is to develop pupils who are independent, creative and safe users of technology, ready for the demands of the 21st‑century workplace and the digital landscape beyond primary school.
Computing Implementation
Our computing curriculum is built on a clear progression of substantive knowledge (what pupils need to know) and disciplinary knowledge (how pupils think and work like computer scientists). This progression ensures that learning builds securely from EYFS to Year 6, with increasing complexity and depth.
Key features of our implementation include:
A Balanced and Coherent Curriculum
- Coverage across the three core strands:
Computer Science, Information Technology, and Digital Literacy, including the strengthened 2026 expectations around data, AI awareness and digital systems.
- Concepts revisited and deepened over time, ensuring pupils retain and apply knowledge in new contexts.
Cross‑Curricular Integration
- Technology used meaningfully across subjects to enhance learning, support accessibility and develop independence.
- Opportunities for pupils to apply computing knowledge in authentic, purposeful ways.
Online Safety and Digital Citizenship
- Taught explicitly and continuously through Education for a Connected World and Project Evolve, ensuring pupils understand online behaviour, digital footprints, AI‑generated content, misinformation and personal data.
- Teachers respond to emerging issues with timely, relevant resources.
Infrastructure and Leadership
- Three laptop trolleys available for daily cross‑curricular use.
- Digital Leaders who support peers, promote safe practice and champion digital learning.
- Ongoing staff training to ensure teachers are confident and up‑to‑date with curriculum expectations, including AI literacy and data education.
- Regular monitoring of teaching, learning and digital outcomes to ensure high standards and responsive adaptation.
Adaptive and Reflective Practice
- Teachers use the progression map to tailor learning to their class, ensuring challenge, accessibility and ambition for all pupils.
- A reflective approach to assessing standards against planned outcomes, with flexibility to adjust teaching based on pupil need.
Computing Impact
By the end of their time at Wivelsfield Primary School, pupils will:
- Understand and use the fundamental principles of computer science, including logic, algorithms, programming and data representation.
- Apply computational thinking to solve problems with creativity, resilience and independence.
- Use a range of digital tools confidently and appropriately to support learning across the curriculum.
- Demonstrate strong digital literacy, including the ability to evaluate digital content, understand how data is used, and recognise the role of AI in everyday life.
- Make informed, responsible choices as digital citizens, understanding how to stay safe, respectful and balanced online.
We encourage pupils to value computing as a subject that empowers them to create, communicate and think differently. Through regular reflection, discussion and evaluation, pupils develop an understanding of the purpose behind their learning—not just the process.
Impact is evidenced through:
- Digital outcomes shared via Google Classroom, class computing journals and published work.
- Pupil voice demonstrating understanding, enjoyment and confidence.
- Teacher assessment of knowledge and skills over time.
- Monitoring of curriculum coverage and progression.
Our aim is for pupils to leave Wivelsfield Primary School with the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to navigate an increasingly digital world with confidence, curiosity and responsibility.
Keeping Children Safe Online
The internet is an amazing resource but it is important we protect children and educate them on how to safely navigate the internet and what to do if they encounter anything they shouldn't.
For more information on keeping children safe online please follow the below links.