About this curriculum

Computing has deep links with mathematics, science and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems.

The core of computing is computer science, in which pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. Building on this knowledge and understanding, pupils are equipped to use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content. Computing also ensures that pupils become digitally literate – able to use, and express themselves and develop their ideas through, information and communication technology – at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active participants in a digital world.

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.

Attainment targets

By the end of each key stage, pupils are expected to know, apply and understand the matters, skills and processes specified in the relevant programme of study.

Key Stage 1

Pupils should be taught to:

  • understand what algorithms are; how they are implemented as programs on digital devices; and that programs execute by following precise and unambiguous instructions
  • create and debug simple programs
  • use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs
  • use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content
  • recognise common uses of information technology beyond school
  • use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies.

Key Stage 2

Pupils should be taught to:

  • design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts
  • use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output
  • use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs
  • understand computer networks including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the world wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration
  • use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating digital content
  • select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a range of programs, systems and content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information
  • use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.

E-Safety

At Manadon Vale, our pupils are taught about e-safety through various different methods. We use school assemblies, both whole school and Key Stage, alongside dedicated computing and PSHE sessions.

We currently use two main resources for teaching this important skill.

In Key Stage 1, we have just started to use the brand new resource from ThinkUKnow called Jessie & Friends.

In Key Stage 2, we have been using the fanstic resource called BeInternetLegends. This is produced by Google and Parent Zone, and the resources are also have accreditation from the PSHE Association.

Code Club

We have a very popular computing club at Manadon Vale, called the Code Club. The resources and support materials help to teach the children in the club a variety of skills when coding using Scratch.

It has run for several years and the children who attend develop not just their skills of coding, but also become much more resilient and adaptable learners, taking on challenges and investigating problems that they might not feel so confident in doing in other subjects.

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🌊Our ocean art will be on display in the school hall from 3.15 today. We have so many wonderful artists at Manadon, we can’t wait to show you our beautiful artwork from across the school 🎨
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🌞Year 2 Parents reminder🌞 We are really excited about our Plymouth Hoe trip Tomorrow!!! The children can wear sensible mufti clothes and shoes/trainers. It looks like it will be a hot day so please ensure shoulders are covered and no sandals/flip flops. All children will need to wear a sun hat please. Please can you ensure that your child has sunscreen applied before coming to school and they can bring some cream in a named bottle for topping up if necessary during the day in their rucksack. Lunch is being provided by Harbourside Fish and Chip shop but please provide plenty of water for your child.🐟🍟 The school day will begin and finish at normal time. Thankyou The Year 2 team
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Year 1 Wembury Beach Trip 🏖 Please can we remind grown ups that appropriate footwear MUST be worn to the beach on Wednesday - NO open toe shoes, sandals, crocs, dolly shoes, flip flops, etc. Trainers please 🧡 Mufti clothing is absolutley fine as long as it is weather appropriate (no cropped tops, please). If you wish to pack a change of clothes, please put them in your child's bag. They will be responsible for carrying their own items! We are so excited! 🌟☀️
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It's come home! For the third year in a row, Manadon have won the Connect football tournament. Both the girls and boys played brilliantly, and scored 21 points each, meaning we won overall. Well done!
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What fantastic prizes!🎟️😍 40+ prizes to be won! Thank you to all the businesses for donating to our PTFA Summer Fayre! ❤️💙💛
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3H enjoyed their introduction to Scratch today in Computing. They explored how to add a new sprite and backdrop, as well as adding move commands. Fantastic work Year 3!
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🎨Ocean Art Day... sneak peek! The children had a wonderfully creative day and were truly inspired by local artists Kim and Kay Vaudin 🐠🐋🐳🌊 To see more, please join us in the school hall at 3.15pm on Tuesday 25th June.
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🍎 Thank a Teacher Day 🍎 A huge thank you to all our staff and volunteers. We appreciate you 🤩 #ConnectAcademyTrust #ThankATeacher #ThankATeacherDay
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Year 5 children can bring in their musical instruments tomorrow for our music lesson if they wish.
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The girls are bitterly disappointed after losing their quarter final cup game 5-4. It was incredibly close and of an amazingly high standard. It was such a pleasure to watch this game, even though they lost. Most of these girls will have another chance next year though!
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👩‍🎨🎨Ocean Art Day Monday 17th June 🌊👨‍🎨 On Monday 17th June, the whole school will be participating in an Ocean Art Day. During the day, we will all be exploring the artists Kim and Kay Vaudin– a mother and daughter team who have a studio in Plymouth. Their art is inspired by the ocean and fits perfectly with our Ocean Curriculum. This is an event taking place during the school day. We can't wait to share our creations with you on Tuesday 25th June at 3.15pm in our school art gallery 🖼️
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Outdoor Adventurous Activities (OAA) is part of our PE curriculum and this morning Year 2 used position and directional language to navigate their blindfolded peers through an obstacle course.
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Well done to all the children that represented the school at Brickfields in the athletics competition. This is very competitive event, welcoming the fastest children from Plymouth and surrounding areas. Just qualifying for the finals is very tough! A particular, extra well done, must go to Islay and Ben for securing medals in their finals 🎉🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏾
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Thank you to all of our wonderful parents and carers who have supported the Manadon Vale PTFA by donating something and dressing up in their classes' chosen colour. What an amazing rainbow of colour! 🌈 💙💜💚❤️🩷🧡💛 🏳️‍🌈
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