Computing at Delabole School

At Delabole School, we believe that Computing equips children with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in an increasingly digital world. Through a broad and engaging curriculum, pupils develop creativity, resilience and problem-solving skills whilst learning how technology can be used safely, responsibly and effectively.

Our Computing curriculum is built around the Aspire Digital Cornwall Computing Curriculum, a carefully sequenced scheme of learning designed to develop knowledge and skills progressively from EYFS to Year 6. Through a combination of computer science, information technology and digital literacy, children learn to understand how digital systems work, create and debug programs, and use technology to communicate, collaborate and create. [dlcornwall.org]

As pupils move through the school, they develop confidence in computational thinking, learning to break problems down into manageable steps, identify patterns and design solutions. They also explore how technology shapes our everyday lives and gain the skills needed to become safe, responsible and respectful digital citizens.

Through practical experiences and purposeful applications of technology across the curriculum, children learn to use digital tools with increasing independence, preparing them for further education and life in a rapidly changing world.

Aims

Through our Computing curriculum, we aim for all pupils to:

• Understand the fundamental principles of computer science, including algorithms, logic, sequencing and data.
• Develop computational thinking skills and apply them to solve problems.
• Design, write, test and refine programs using a range of digital tools and technologies.
• Use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and present information.
• Develop confidence in selecting and using appropriate technologies to support learning across the curriculum.
• Understand how digital systems and networks operate in the modern world.
• Become responsible, safe and respectful users of technology, understanding how to stay safe online.
• Evaluate digital content and use technology critically and creatively.
• Develop the knowledge and skills needed to participate successfully in an increasingly digital society.

How We Teach Computing

Our Computing curriculum follows the Aspire Digital Cornwall Computing Curriculum, which provides a progressive sequence of learning from EYFS to Year 6. The curriculum is organised around three key strands: Computer Science, Information Technology and Digital Literacy, ensuring that pupils develop both technical knowledge and practical skills over time. [dlcornwall.org]

Computing is taught through dedicated lessons and is further enhanced through opportunities to apply technology across the wider curriculum. Children learn through practical exploration, collaborative problem-solving and creative projects that enable them to apply their knowledge in meaningful contexts.

Online safety is woven throughout the curriculum and revisited regularly, helping pupils to develop the understanding and confidence required to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. Through this approach, we aim to develop confident, capable and thoughtful users of technology who are well prepared for the opportunities and challenges of the future.