At Bowdon Church School (BCS), the intent of our Computing curriculum is to empower pupils with the knowledge, skills, and understanding necessary to thrive in a digital world. We aim to:
Foster Computational Thinking:
Equip for the Future:
Promote Digital Literacy:
Encourage Responsible Use of Technology:
Integrate Learning Across the Curriculum:
Engage and Inspire:
Promote Lifelong Learning:
Through this intent, we aspire to provide a high-quality computing education that prepares our students to become informed, responsible, and skilled individuals who can navigate and contribute to a technology-driven world effectively.
At Bowdon Church School (BCS), we implement our Computing and E-Safety curriculum through a structured approach that ensures pupils gain the necessary skills and knowledge progressively. Here’s how we deliver the curriculum:
Regular Computing Lessons
Alignment with National Curriculum
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Key Stage 1
In Key Stage 1, pupils will learn to:
Key Stage 2
In Key Stage 2, pupils will learn to:
Resources and Infrastructure
BCS is committed to maintaining and developing its resources to ensure a consistent and effective approach to teaching computing. Our resources include:
The impact of our Computing and E-Safety curriculum is assessed through a variety of methods to ensure that all students are achieving their learning objectives and developing essential skills.
As a result of implementing the Computing and E-Safety curriculum, we anticipate that children at BCS will:
Preparing for the Future
The skills and knowledge gained through our Computing and E-Safety curriculum will prepare students for independence and competence in an increasingly digital world. By equipping them with the tools to navigate technology safely and effectively, we aim to foster a generation of responsible digital citizens ready to meet the challenges of the future.