Computing

At Scarcroft we recognise that our children are growing up in an increasingly digital world and need the skills and tools to navigate this ever-changing technological landscape. We aim for our children to become innovative creators, collaborators, problem solvers and harness the many benefits which technology brings in other areas of learning, while also recognising risks and building their resilience as a digital citizen. They will understand technology in the context of personal wellbeing and with an awareness of potential future technology change and career opportunities. 

Our computing curriculum is based on the Kapow scheme of work, which provides a broad and balanced curriculum, and the Excel Trust curriculum. It is underpinned by the Education for a Connected World framework. Every year, children will undertake units linked to five core areas:

• online safety 

• data handling

• digital literacy 

• programming 

• systems and networks

Our curriculum ensures that children have experience of physical code systems, including Beebots and Microbits linking computing to wider application in other STEM subjects with strong links to PSHCE, DT and Music.  Online Safety is revisited weekly via Daily Circles.

Further enrichment comes from events such as Safer Internet Day, partaking in the Bebras Challenge and visitors who showcase their work in technology fields.  Our extra-curricular activities include coding clubs for children from Year 2-6 using Microbit, Python and Crumble microcontrollers.

Children leave Scarcroft as reflective technology users equipped with a range of transferable skills in problem-solving, coding, data handling and content creation.