Computing Intent

It is our intention at Martley CE Primary School that all pupils will be able to develop the relevant knowledge and skills of computational thinking (that is, ‘a set of problem-solving skills that can be used in everyday life’) and be able to apply this in an increasingly digital world to a wide range of technologies. We want pupils to be able to nurture and express their God-given talents through technology and use this, alongside their creativity, to fully access the computing curriculum throughout their time at Martley.

When a pupil leaves Martley CE Primary School, they will have a broad range of experiences in the following areas:

• Pupils make use of computer science to: code; use logical reasoning to fix bugs and solve problems; use algorithms; understand computers and networks.
• Pupils become digitally literate citizens: stay safe online; conduct themselves responsibly online; understand the importance of privacy; make effective use of the World Wide Web.
• Pupils use information technology to: support learning through the use of Microsoft Office tools; save and retrieve information efficiently; create, edit and present through image, film, animation and sound.