Our Computing Curriculum Vision at Drybrook Primary School

Intent: Equipping Students for a Digital Future

In the varied digital landscape of the Forest of Dean, where access to technology is uneven, Drybrook Primary School's Computing curriculum is specially crafted to ensure all students develop crucial computer literacy skills. Our focus is on preparing students to thrive in a digital future, fostering essential life skills such as problem-solving, logical thinking, effective communication, creativity, and self-reflection.

Using the Teach Computing scheme, we aim to develop proficiency in digital literacy, computer science, information technology, and online safety. This ensures that our students are not only adept at using technology but also deeply understand it.

Implementation: A Research-Led, Skills-Based Approach

Our approach to teaching computing is rooted in the latest educational research. Lessons are designed to embed long-term knowledge retention and integrate new information into wider computing concepts. The teaching strategies are informed by research from EEF, Ofsted, and other educational bodies, providing a robust framework for our lesson plans.

Computing is taught as a distinct subject to maintain clarity in its unique disciplinary structure. Each lesson starts with a recap of previous learning, employing retrieval practices to strengthen memory and comprehension. New learning builds upon familiar concepts, gradually introducing students to more advanced aspects of computing. Our medium-term plans are structured to revisit foundational knowledge, using knowledge organisers to consolidate key information.

Impact: Creating Digital-Savvy Individuals

Our computing education aims to produce not just digitally literate students but also individuals who are creative and critical in their approach to technology. Upon leaving Drybrook Primary, students will be well-versed in the various facets of computing, ready to navigate and contribute to a digitally advanced world confidently.

We strive to ensure that our students become not only users of digital technology but also skilled creators and critical thinkers in the digital realm. Drybrook Primary's comprehensive computing curriculum prepares students to be innovative, analytical, and responsible in an increasingly digital world.