COMPUTING

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Topic

Y1

Key stage 1

Pupils should be taught to:

• understand what algorithms are; how they are implemented as programs on digital

devices; and that programs execute by following precise and unambiguous instructions

• create and debug simple programs
• use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs
• use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content
• recognise common uses of information technology beyond school
• use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies.

Y2

Y3

Key stage 2

Pupils should be taught to:

• design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling

or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts

• use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output
• use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs
• understand computer networks including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the world wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration
• use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating digital content
• select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a range of programs, systems and content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information
• use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise

acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about

content and contact.

Y4

Y5

Y6