At St George’s CE Primary School, we believe Computing is an essential part of children’s development in order to live ‘life in all its fullness’. Technology is an integral part of modern life and Computing helps children to understand, navigate, and contribute positively to an increasingly digital world. We follow the Purple Mash Computing scheme. 

Through the teaching and learning of Computing, we aim to deliver a curriculum that enables all children to Believe, Belong and Flourish.

Believe: we want every child to see themselves as a capable and confident user of technology. Our Computing curriculum encourages curiosity, creativity, and problem solving through engaging and meaningful experiences. Children develop confidence, resilience, and independence as they explore digital systems, create digital content, and learn to think computationally. Through a range of practical opportunities, pupils are encouraged to believe in their ability to use technology effectively, solve problems, and adapt to new challenges.

Belong: Computing is for everyone. At St George’s, every child is entitled to high-quality Computing teaching that is engaging, inclusive, and carefully sequenced in line with the National Curriculum. Our curriculum develops knowledge and skills across computer science, information technology, and digital literacy, ensuring pupils understand how technology works and how it can be used responsibly. Children work collaboratively, share ideas respectfully, and recognise the importance of using technology safely and ethically. Through regular online safety education, pupils learn how to participate positively in digital communities and understand their responsibilities as digital citizens.

Flourish: we strive for all children to flourish in Computing by developing secure knowledge, practical skills, and the confidence to apply them across the curriculum and beyond. Pupils use a range of hardware, software, and unplugged resources to create, communicate, investigate, and solve problems. They are encouraged to think critically about technology and understand its impact on individuals and society. Through rich Computing experiences, children develop valuable life skills such as creativity, collaboration, resilience, logical thinking, and responsible decision-making. This equips them to flourish not only in their future education, but also as informed, adaptable, and responsible members of an ever-changing digital world.

Our aim is to ensure every child leaves St George’s with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to use technology safely, responsibly, and effectively, preparing them for the opportunities and challenges of the future.

A detailed whole school curriculum plan is available upon request.