Parrett & Axe CE VA Primary School
ICT
At Parrett and Axe CE VA Primary School, our Computing Curriculum is designed to provide pupils with the skills, knowledge, and understanding they need to thrive in an increasingly digital world. The curriculum is built around three key areas:
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Computer Science – Developing understanding of how digital systems work, exploring programming, and building computational thinking skills.
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Applying Technology – Learning how to use a wide range of digital tools for communication, creativity, data handling, modelling, and multimedia.
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E-Safeguarding – Embedded throughout the curriculum, ensuring pupils are confident and responsible digital citizens.
Each area is further broken down into clear strands, enabling progressive skill development:
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Programming (including coding and understanding digital devices)
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Data Handling
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Modelling
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Multimedia (sound, music, visual media, presentations, and creative design)
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Online Safety (embedded in all learning)
Curriculum Overview by Year Group
| Term Focus | Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| Year 1 | Logging on & mouse skills | Programming with Discovery Coding | Painting skills using a computer | Internet Safety | More Coding with Discovery Coding | Data collection and use |
| Year 2 | Programming with Discovery Coding | Combining text and graphics | Digital Art | Internet Safety | More Coding with Discovery Coding | Presentation skills |
| Year 3 | Programming with Discovery Coding | Using text and graphics effectively | Introduction to Scratch | Internet Safety | More Coding with Discovery Coding | Drawing & Desktop Publishing |
| Year 4 | Programming with Discovery Coding | Creating Media: Photo Editing | Scratch: Questions & Quizzes | Internet Safety | More Coding with Discovery Coding | Digital Media |
| Year 5 | Programming with Discovery Coding | 3D Modelling using SketchUp | Scratch: Making Games | Internet Safety | Programming with Discovery Coding | Radio Station Podcast |
| Year 6 | Programming with Discovery Coding | Spreadsheets & Graphs | Scratch: Animated Stories | Internet Safety | Programming with Discovery (including Python & HTML) | Applying Computing Skills |