Technology is everywhere and will play a pivotal part in students' lives. Therefore, at Little Heath we model and educate our pupils on how to use technology positively, responsibly, and safely. We want our pupils to be creators not consumers and our broad curriculum encompassing computer science, information technology and digital literacy reflects this. We want pupils to be masters of technology and not slaves to it. 

At Little Heath, we intend that children should master Computing to such an extent that they can go on to have careers within Computing and make use of Computing effectively in their everyday lives.  Our children are taught to use technology responsibly and carefully, being mindful of how their behaviour, words and actions can affect others. In addition, our children will be taught Computing in a way that ensures progression of skills and follows a sequence to build on previous learning.  

We recognise that technology can allow pupils to share their learning in creative ways. Our children gain experience and skills of a wide range of technology in a way that will enhance their learning opportunities, enabling them to use technology across a range of subjects to be creative and solve problems, ensuring they make progress. We want our pupils to be fluent with a range of tools to best express their understanding and by Upper Key Stage 2, children have the independence and confidence to choose the best tool to fulfil the task and challenge set by teachers. 

We follow the National Curriculum at Little Heath Primary School.

Progression

At Little Heath Primary School, we prioritise the development of vocabulary as part of our commitment to supporting every child's learning journey. We understand that building a rich vocabulary is key to academic success and communication. Our curriculum is designed to ensure steady progression, helping students expand their vocabulary, improve language skills, and apply them. Below, you will find the relevant documents that outline our approach to vocabulary development and skills progression within Computing.