Canterbury Cross Primary School 
Where Bright Futures Begin'

Computing

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Our children are growing up in an increasingly technological world. The ability to use and understand all aspects of Information Technology is an essential life skill. We aim to deliver a high-quality computing education which equips pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computing has deep links with mathematics, science, and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems. The core of computing is computer science, in which pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work, and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. The national curriculum for computing aims to ensure that all pupils:

• Can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation

• Can analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems

• Can evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems

• Are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology.

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For more details please view the Computing Curriculum Overview below.