Our Intent
At Monteagle Primary School, our computer scientists are equipped with a comprehensive understanding of how common computer systems operate. They have access to a range of equipment and utilise programmes and applications effectively to engage with the digital world. Our pupils are not merely consumers but are empowered as programmers who can debug systematically. We place significant emphasis on teaching our students to remain safe online and to recognise the importance of their digital footprint.
Through our curriculum, we strive to cultivate responsible and innovative digital citizens who are prepared to excel in an ever-evolving technological landscape.
Implementation
At Monteagle Primary, we deliver a high-quality computing curriculum using the nationally recognised NCCE Teach Computing Scheme, thoughtfully adapted to meet the unique needs of our pupils and to incorporate the specific software tools we use within school.
Dedicated computing teachers deliver the scheme alongside units covered by class teachers. The curriculum is designed with clear progression, building on prior knowledge as topics are revisited and deepened to support pupils’ long-term retention and transfer of learning.
Lessons blend unplugged activities with technology-based tasks, offering a diverse range of learning opportunities that cater to different learning styles. Teachers are supported through comprehensive lesson plans, quality resources, and ongoing professional development, including training from Teach Computing and our local curriculum advisor.
Children work together with their teachers to document their learning through digital learning journeys and save their work securely using cloud storage, fostering a sense of ownership and continuity as they progress through the school.
Online safety education is embedded throughout the computing curriculum to ensure pupils regularly engage in conversations about safe technology use and understand how to seek support if they have concerns.
Computing is taught weekly in Key Stage 1 and fortnightly in Key Stage 2, with some units delivered in focused blocked sessions. Teachers also plan for meaningful cross-curricular links to enable pupils to apply computing skills in different subject contexts.
Collaboration is a key feature of our computing lessons, with structured paired and group activities encouraging oracy and the development of shared understanding.
Impact
The success of our computing curriculum is regularly evaluated by both teachers and the Computing Lead to ensure clear progression across all year groups and to inform ongoing adaptations to the schemes of work. This evaluation involves gathering pupil voice to actively involve children in shaping the curriculum, ensuring it remains relevant and engaging. Staff audits are conducted to monitor teacher confidence and satisfaction, highlighting areas for professional development and support. We closely monitor pupils’ work on digital platforms and within their computing learning journeys, aligning outcomes with each year group’s long-term plan to verify consistent progression. Pupils demonstrate their understanding by confidently discussing their computing learning when reflecting on their digital portfolios. Lesson observations and professional discussions with teachers provide further insight into teaching quality and curriculum implementation. This comprehensive approach ensures our computing curriculum meets national expectations, supports teacher development, and fosters pupils’ growing knowledge and skills. It reflects our commitment to an ambitious, inclusive, and well-sequenced curriculum that prepares all pupils to be competent, confident, and responsible users of technology.
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