Computing at Downside

At Downside Primary School we strive for pupils to gain the knowledge and skills they need to succeed within future education and employment relating to technology. Technology is everywhere and will play a pivotal part in students’ lives in almost every path they choose to take. Therefore, we want to model and educate our pupils on how to use technology positively, responsibly and safely.

The curriculum aims to equip young people with the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to thrive in the digital world of today and the future. The curriculum can be broken down into 3 strands: computer science, information technology and digital literacy, with the aims of the curriculum reflecting this distinction.

We encourage our children to enjoy and value the curriculum we deliver. We will constantly ask the WHY behind their learning and not just the HOW. The implementation of this curriculum ensures that, when children leave Downside Primary School, they are enthusiastic, competent and safe users of technology with an understanding of how it works and why it works in the way that it does. They will have developed skills to express themselves and be equipped to apply their skills in computing to different challenges going forward.