We are computer scientists.

We use the Purple Mash Scheme of Work and Progression Skills for Computing:

Computing

At Southborough, we have chosen the Purple Mash Computing Scheme of Work from Reception to Year 6. This is to ensure continuity and progression of skills across year groups. The scheme of work supports our teachers in delivering fun and engaging lessons which help to raise standards and allow all pupils to achieve to their full potential. We are confident that the scheme of work more than adequately meets the national vision for Computing. It provides immense flexibility, strong cross-curricular links and integrates perfectly with the 2Simple Computing Assessment Tool.

Furthermore, it gives excellent supporting material for less confident teachers.

Children;

• 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
• computing is organised into three core strands outlined in the National Curriculum: computational thinking, digital literacy and information technology. These three strands are taught through weekly half hour computing lessons.
• The national curriculum is being followed through ‘Purplemash’ to ensure clear progression of skills for each year group. This will provide a secure foundation and meets the needs for our pupils.
• Purplemash Scheme of work promotes progressions and sequential learning throughout the school, where children can build upon previous knowledge.
• Staff have had necessary CPD to support their teaching of the curriculum and assessment.