Computing

Our Intent for Computing

“Everybody should learn to programme a computer, because it teaches you to think.” – Steve Jobs

At WASPS, our Computing Curriculum aims to equip pupils to master technology, gaining the knowledge and skills that allow them to think creatively and computationally. The centre of our curriculum allows our pupils to be creators and not consumers of computer science, teaching pupils the principles of computation and information, how digital systems work and how to use this knowledge when programming and creating digital content. 

Our knowledge rich and skills-based curriculum covers progressively more challenging uses of information technology and systems. Children are exposed to a wide range of problem solving and programming opportunities, and learn to create digital content in a variety of forms and for different purposes, making links where possible across the other areas of the curriculum. Throughout the curriculum the children learn about the benefits and challenges that technology can present, with E-Safety interwoven throughout each unit that is studied.

The over-arching intent of our Computing Curriculum is for our pupils to become digitally literate citizens who are able to use and express themselves through their use of technology – enabling them to become part of the workforce of the future and active participants in an ever-changing digital world.

“Computer science empowers students to create the world of tomorrow.” – Satya Nadella