Computing

AIMS:

The national curriculum for computing aims to ensure that all pupils:

• can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation

• can analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems

• can evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems

• are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology

Purple Mash

At our school, we believe that computing is a vital life skill that prepares pupils for the ever-changing digital world. We follow the Purple Mash 2Simple Computing Curriculum, ensuring a structured, engaging and progressive approach to computing from Reception through to Year 6. Each year group takes part in a dedicated weekly computing lesson, helping pupils develop confidence in

digital literacy, computer science, and information technology.

A Curriculum Built on Skills and Creativity

Our curriculum follows the three key strands of the National Curriculum:

• Computer Science – Learning to write code, solve problems, and understand how digital systems work.

• Information Technology – Using programs and software to collect, present and analyse information.

• Digital Literacy – Using technology safely, respectfully, and responsibly in daily life and online.

Pupils progressively build on prior learning each year, revisiting and deepening their understanding of core concepts such as algorithms, programming, multimedia design, and data handling.

Purple Mash – Engaging and Structured Learning

We use the Purple Mash Scheme of Work, which provides:

• Age-appropriate, skill-based units from coding to spreadsheets and online publishing.

• Assessment and tracking tools to monitor progress.

• A wide range of digital tools including 2Code, 2Email, 2Calculate, and more.

• Integration with other subjects through data projects, digital storytelling, and cross-curricular content.

Digital Confidence for the Future

Through computing, our children develop critical thinking, problem-solving and creativity—essential skills for both school and future careers. By the end of Year 6, pupils are:

• Digitally literate and confident using a range of devices and software.

• Responsible digital citizens, ready to thrive in secondary school and beyond.

Keeping Safe Online

Children have the right to enjoy childhood online, to access safe online spaces, and to benefit from all the opportunities that a connected world can bring to them, appropriate to their age and stage. As they grow older, it is crucial that they learn to balance the benefits offered by technology with a critical awareness of their own and other’s online behaviour and develop effective strategies for staying safe and making a positive contribution online.

Hatton Hill uses the UK Council for Internet Safety's 'Education for a Connected World' framework which describes the knowledge, understanding and skills that children and young people should have the opportunity to develop at different ages and stages. It highlights what a child should know in terms of current online technology, its influence on behaviour and development, how to get support, and what skills they need to be able to navigate it safely.

Children and young people’s online activity and behaviour can be different both within and across an age range. This framework has helped us:

• Develop a rich, effective and developmental curriculum, which will support young people to be safe, healthy and thriving online

• Audit and evaluate existing provision of online safety education

• Coordinate delivery of online safety education throughout the curriculum

• Improve engagement across the wider school community on issues related to online safety

• Develop effective training for staff and governors

Please see a summary of the framework below.

We further reinforce this through:

• Annual Internet Safety Day

• Workshops with local PCSOs and HSBC bank around how to keep safe online

• Online safety units in our PSHE curriculum

Children are taught how to protect their privacy, report concerns, and navigate the digital world with confidence and care.

Strong Foundations: The bedrock of the national curriculum is our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which carefully prepares children for the learning journey ahead. Within a nurturing and play-based EYFS environment, children learn basic and transferable skills; absorb relevant knowledge and grow in maturity, as well as developing a thirst for learning. Click on the link or see below for the details of your child's learning at this important stage and how it has prepared them for the learning journey ahead.

Our Curriculum:

Hatton Hill Computing Summary: Please click the link or see below our computing summary which highlights and celebrates our commitment to a quality computing curriculum and promotes our school's computing offer to parents and prospective parents.