At Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, our Computing curriculum is designed to equip every child with the knowledge, skills and values needed to thrive in an increasingly digital world. Rooted in our Catholic ethos and guided by our core values, our curriculum enables pupils to become responsible, competent and creative digital citizens.
We follow the Teach Computing scheme of work, which provides a clear and progressive pathway across the key strands of computer science, information technology and digital literacy. Based on a spiral curriculum, this ensures that each of the themes is revisited regularly, and pupils revisit each theme through a new unit that consolidates and builds on prior learning. The curriculum is ambitious and inclusive, ensuring that all pupils, regardless of background or starting point, can succeed and feel confident using technology.
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We foster confidence by giving pupils the skills to design, create and debug programs, understand computer systems and explore new technologies with independence and curiosity.
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We promote kindness by teaching pupils how to communicate and collaborate respectfully online, make safe choices, and understand the impact of their digital behaviour on others.
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We nurture excellence by providing opportunities for pupils to apply their skills in meaningful contexts, solve real-world problems, and reflect critically on their digital creations and decisions.
Our curriculum is sequenced to build secure knowledge over time, with carefully planned opportunities for revisiting and deepening understanding. Each unit includes a balance of theory and practical application, using relevant tools and software that prepare children for life and learning beyond the classroom.
Through Computing, our pupils learn how technology shapes our world and how they can use it for good—to create, connect and contribute with care and purpose. By the time they leave Holy Cross, our pupils will have the digital knowledge, moral grounding and self-belief to engage positively and thoughtfully in the digital age.